Waterfall Hikes Near Olean, NY

13,890 residents

New York Time Zone

8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Allegheny hill country folds around Olean, and eight falls sit inside its fifty miles. Middle Falls carries the height, 107 feet after half a mile of walking. Its 70-foot neighbor Upper Falls needs just three tenths. Johnson Falls is the long haul, five miles there and back with 300 feet of climbing, dogs allowed. Bear Falls and Angel Falls each run about a mile and climb a couple hundred feet. A mile and a half gets you to Lower Falls, and Stoney Pitcher Falls adds one more easy mile.

Located at 42.0819°N, -78.4321°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Olean

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

1 of 8 waterfalls near Olean is flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Bear Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stoney Pitcher Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Partly Sunny Best

Thu 70°F Rain Showers

Fri 62°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Sat 52°F Rain Showers Likely

Sun 52°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Mon 53°F Chance Rain Showers

Tue 56°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Olean (4 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.