Outdoors
Waterfalls near Rochester
16 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
16
Closest
0.3 mi
Upper Falls
Within 10 miles
8
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 0.3miUpper Falls
- 0.4miHigh Falls
- 1.7miMiddle Falls
- 1.8miLower Falls
- 2.4miNorton’s Falls
- 3.8miDensmore Falls
- 4.9miPostcard Falls
- 5.2miTurning Point Falls
- 14.2miHoneoye Falls
- 21.2miButtermilk Falls
- 21.2miHolly Falls
- 21.9miTriphammer Falls
- 23.2miClarendon Falls
- 28.6miFall Brook Falls
- 33.8miReynolds Gully Falls
- 36.3miKeshequa Creek Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Rochester; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Rochester?
Upper Falls, about 0.3 miles from the center of Rochester.
How many waterfalls are near Rochester?
16 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 8 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Rochester?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.