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.
4 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.