Waterfall Hikes Near Salamanca, NY

5,906 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Salamanca backs up against Allegany State Park on Seneca Nation land, and its waterfall list spreads wide. Angel Falls takes a mile of trail with 200 feet of gain, dogs allowed. Johnson Falls stretches to five miles round trip with 300 feet of climb. Middle Falls, the tall one at 107 feet, comes after half a mile. The 70-foot Upper Falls needs only three tenths. Eight falls total, with Arkwright and Shumla up toward the lake still undocumented.

Located at 42.1631°N, -78.7233°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salamanca

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

6 of 8 waterfalls near Salamanca are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Strong Johnson Falls Strong Johnson Falls Strong Arkwright Falls Moderate Shumla Falls Moderate Middle Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Stoney Pitcher Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 71°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salamanca

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Angel Falls Strong · 453 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Johnson Falls Strong · 453 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Johnson Falls Strong · 453 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Stoney Pitcher Falls Strong · 3210 cfs 88th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Falls Strong · 2230 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Strong · 2230 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salamanca (2 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.

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

10.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salamanca (4 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

26.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Salamanca

Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shumla Falls

6.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

10.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

26.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

44 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salamanca

Are there free waterfalls near Salamanca?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Salamanca, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salamanca?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Salamanca, including Angel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salamanca?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salamanca, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salamanca?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salamanca is Angel Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salamanca?

The tallest waterfall near Salamanca is Middle Falls at 107 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salamanca?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Salamanca have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salamanca?

The closest waterfall to Salamanca is Stoney Pitcher Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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