Waterfall Hikes Near Rochester, NY

699,921 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Rochester has a ninety-six-foot waterfall in the middle of downtown where the Genesee drops through the old mill district. High Falls you reach on a mile and a half of city walking. Lower Falls runs about seventy feet a little further downstream. Head south and Letchworth adds the Middle and Upper falls on the same river. Thirteen falls sit inside the radius.

Located at 43.1680°N, -77.6162°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rochester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

4 of 13 waterfalls near Rochester are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Strong Fall Brook Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Honeoye Falls Moderate Johnson Falls Moderate Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Triphammer Falls Barely Flowing Stone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Partly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 70°F Rain Showers
Fri 63°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 53°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 54°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 54°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 57°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Rochester

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 High Falls Roaring · 1250 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Roaring · 1250 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Middle Falls Roaring · 1250 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Strong · 8 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 26 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Honeoye Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rochester (8 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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

0.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.9 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

11.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

23 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Rochester

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall CC

Middle Falls

0.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.9 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

1.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

11.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Triphammer Falls waterfall

Triphammer Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

23 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

28.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stone Falls waterfall

Stone Falls

33 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

48.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rochester

Are there free waterfalls near Rochester?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Rochester, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rochester?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Rochester, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rochester?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rochester, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rochester?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rochester, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rochester?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rochester, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rochester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rochester is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rochester?

The tallest waterfall near Rochester is Lower Falls at 110 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rochester?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Rochester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rochester?

The closest waterfall to Rochester is High Falls, approximately 0.4 miles away.

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