Glade Creek Falls
Location: In the hamlet of Strykersville; town of Sheldon; Wyoming County; New York.
Maps: Google Map; Topographic; Interactive map.
GPS Coordinate: Glade Creek Bridge: N 42.50451 / W 78.08215
Directions: From Buffalo: Take N-400 S for 12.5 miles to NY-20A/NY-78 exit toward E Aurora.
Keep left at the fork, following signs for Warsaw. Turn left onto NY-78 S/US-20A (east) and follow that for 12 miles.
Turn right onto NY-78 S and head south for almost 8 miles. In Strykersville, turn left (north) onto Dutch Hollow Rd. In 1/3 mile you will cross over the creek. The falls will be on your right.
From Rochester/East: Use US-20W to get to Darien Center. There, turn left (south) on NY-77S and follow it for 9 miles. Turn right onto US-20A W and follow it for 3 miles. Turn left onto Dutch Hollow Rd and head south into Strykersville. After about 4 miles you will cross over the creek and the falls will be on your left.
Parking: There are no parking lots near the falls. You may be able to squeeze onto the shoulder on Dutch Hollow Rd. Be mindful of traffic.
Weather
Information / Accessibility / Accommodations
Number of falls: 1
Size/Types: Estimated at 16 ft, Glade Creek Falls has a tree line to the left and an open private lot on the right. There’s an old barn within 100 ft of it. The falls starts out by dropping several feet over uneven limestone and then cascades the rest of the way over a smoother, almost bulbous, surface.
Best time to visit: Year-round. Avoid dry summers.
Flow: Moderate.
Waterway: Glade Creek, which begins in the uplands just a mile east. It cuts a sizable gorge into the hillside. This waterfall may be the first of many tucked away in the gorge. Glade Creek converges with Buffalo Creek on the west side of Strykersville. Buffalo Creek heads northwest to Elma, where it turns west and heads through the south end of the city of Buffalo. It empties into Lake Erie at the Erie Basin Marina and Buffalo Lighthouse.
Time: A few minutes.
Seasons/Hours: All day/every day.
Admission: Free.
Handicap Accessibility: It’s a roadside falls. You can see it from your car, or use the paved road shoulder.
Pets: No rules are posted, but pets need to be on a leash in public.
Accommodations: Strykersville has a few shops and eateries. The FlipSide has got some stellar reviews.
Description
Glade Creek Falls, Wyoming County, and the large gorge upstream are on private property, but luckily it’s very easy to see from the roadside. Even driving past gets you a good view. For those who need a little more time, the Dutch Hollow Rd bridge over Glade Creek has room for you and a tripod.
The cascade, estimated at 16 ft high, can be easily missed by most passers by. For those knowing where to look, it can be a treat. Just down the road is Java Falls, another quick and easy roadside falls.
History
Strykersville is named after Garrett Stryker, who was one of the purchasers of this land in 1808.
Calvin Rogers and Jacob Turner built the first sawmill near the falls in 1818.
Hiking / Walking Trails
Difficulty: Easy.
Markings: Just Dutch Hollow Road.
Distance: Minimal. See it from the road or find a suitable place to pull over and walk back to the bridge.
Description: The falls is about 90 ft east of the Dutch Hollow Rd Bridge over Glade Creek. You can see it from your car. If you want to spend more time. Pull over to the side of the road just north of the falls and walk to the bridge.
Map: Interactive.
Glade Creek Falls Interactive Map
Glade Creek Falls Media
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Contributor Photos & Art
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