Ithaca Falls, Ithaca, New York
Ithaca Falls is right near downtown Ithaca and is the last in a sequence of waterfalls along Fall Creek. There are a variety of heights listed for this roadside waterfall, which is about 100 feet in height and just as wide.
Even though a quick and fairly easy 150-yard hike will bring you to the bottom of the falls, it can also be viewed from the bridge over the creek located along Lake Street. And if you do decide to take a closer look, you’ll find parking nearby.
The nicely paved sidewalks to the bridge make this site handicapped accessible or easy to check out for anyone having difficulties with uneven terrain.
It’s worth noting that although this roadside waterfall can be seen from the bridge all throughout the year, the trees along the creek block the view a little in the warmer months. So the best views from here happen when fewer leaves are on the trees.
8 thoughts on “8 Stunning Roadside Waterfalls in the US That Don’t Require Hiking”
You should also include Gooseberry Falls in Minnesota on the North Shore!!! It’s as scenic as any others you mentioned!!!!
Hi Kevin! Thanks so much for your feedback. We’ll be sure to include Gooseberry Falls on our next list.
Absolutely! But most falls here require hiking.
You really need to come on out to the Pacific Northwest!!!! Some of biggest, ‘right on the road’ waterfalls are in the Pacific Northwest..
Beautiful, awe inspiring, Multnomah Falls is only 30.5 miles east of the Portland (OR) Airport – PDX. It’s on I 84. You don’t need to leave your car if you don’t want to (they do have rest rooms if you need a pit stop 🙂 For an added treat, just look at the other side of I 84 and you’ll see the gorgeous majestic Columbia River (border between Oregon and Washington) on it’s trip to the Pacific Ocean.
Bald River Falls near Tellico, TN. A rocky stream is beside the road all the way up. there’s a trout hatchery near the top. great trout fishing all the way down. We take picnics.
Hi Cynthia! Wow, that sounds amazing. We’ll include it on our next list!
What about Taughannock Falls on Cayuga Lake in New York? Highest falls in eastern U.S. You can drive right up to the overlook. Your opening photo appears to be it.
Hey Michael! Thank you for the tip. We’ll be sure to include it next time!