Waterfall Hikes Near Wellsburg, NY

440 residents

New York Time Zone

27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wellsburg? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wellsburg. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.0126°N, -76.7298°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wellsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

16 of 27 waterfalls near Wellsburg are flowing strongly today

Angel Falls Moderate Cold Run Road Falls Moderate Dry Run Falls Moderate Dutchman Falls Moderate Lewis Falls Moderate Lincoln Falls Moderate Wenonan Falls Moderate Aunt Sarahs Falls Strong Glenora Falls Strong Hector Falls Strong Shequaga Falls Strong Bear Falls Strong Oskonsa Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Strong Clifton Falls Strong Montville Falls Strong Moonshine Falls Strong Parson Falls Strong Fallbrook Falls Strong Hosmer Falls Moderate Oak Tree Falls Moderate Silver Thread Falls Moderate Ithaca Falls Strong Lucifer Falls Strong Taughannock Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 76°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Sun 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Lab 73°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny Best

Wed 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wellsburg (6 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.

Hector Falls

16.6 miles away

New York

5.6 miles away

16.6 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Bear Falls

35.9 miles away

New York

Easy

1.0 miles 200 ft

Fallbrook Falls

33.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lincoln Falls

39.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Oskonsa Falls

45.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Taughannock Falls

9 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 250 ft

Dry Run Falls

35.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenora Falls

22 miles away

New York

Easy

0.4 miles 100 ft

Ithaca Falls

49.2 miles away

New York

Easy

0.2 miles 50 ft

Angel Falls

34.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

3.5 miles 600 ft

Oak Tree Falls

20.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Hosmer Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cold Run Road Falls

6.3 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Silver Thread Falls

23.2 miles away

New York

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Moonshine Falls

21.6 miles away

New York

Easy

1.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wellsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Wellsburg?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Wellsburg, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wellsburg?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Wellsburg, including Bear Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wellsburg?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wellsburg, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellsburg?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellsburg, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wellsburg?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Wellsburg, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wellsburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wellsburg is Angel Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wellsburg?

The tallest waterfall near Wellsburg is Taughannock Falls at 215 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wellsburg?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Wellsburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wellsburg?

The closest waterfall to Wellsburg is Shequaga Falls, approximately 21.4 miles away.

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