Hector Falls, Hector, New York
Located a mere five minutes from the center of Watkins Glen, Hector Falls is easily among the most magnificent roadside waterfalls in the New York area. You can find it directly along Route 414 north of Watkins Glen State Park and the eastern shores of Seneca Lake.
While here, you can also enjoy fantastic views of the lake from the waterfall. This waterfall is said to be about 165 feet tall. But only the upper 50 to 60 feet can be seen from the road.
The rest lies below the bridge over the stream and can only be accessed through private land. Fortunately for us, though, this upper portion of the fall is quite incredible to see on its own.
There’s room for cars to pull over on the side of the road near the falls for those who want to get a closer look. Just be sure to tread carefully.
There are certainly some amazing falls west if the Mississippi. Some additional showing them would be a fine addition “next time.”
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.
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.
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.
You should also include Gooseberry Falls in Minnesota on the North Shore!!! It’s as scenic as any others you mentioned!!!!