Waterfalls near Rochester, NY
5 named waterfalls have Rochester, NY as their nearest town, the tallest mapped one being High Falls at about 95 feet. Nearest to Rochester: Upper Falls, High Falls and Middle Falls.
- High Falls 95 ft Directions
- Lower Falls Directions
- Middle Falls Directions
- Norton’s Falls Directions
- Upper Falls Directions
More waterfalls within 25 miles
- Middle Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Lower Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- High Falls 95 ft · near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Norton’s Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Upper Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Densmore Falls near Irondequoit · 4 mi Directions
- Turning Point Falls near Irondequoit · 4 mi Directions
- Postcard Falls 3 ft · near Brighton · 6 mi Directions
- Honeoye Falls near Honeoye Falls · 15 mi Directions
- Holly Falls near Holley · 20 mi Directions
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Frequently asked questions
Are there waterfalls near Rochester?
High Falls, Lower Falls, Middle Falls, Norton’s Falls and Upper Falls. Each has a directions link on this page.
What is the tallest waterfall near Rochester?
Of those with a mapped height, High Falls at about 95 feet.
What other waterfalls are within driving distance of Rochester?
Within about 25 miles: Middle Falls near Rochester, Lower Falls near Rochester, High Falls near Rochester and Norton’s Falls near Rochester.