Waterfall Hikes Near Blue Hills, CT

2,224 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Blue Hills? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Blue Hills. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.8133°N, -72.6954°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blue Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

8 of 24 waterfalls near Blue Hills are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapel Falls Moderate Chapman Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Otis Falls Moderate Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Roxbury Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Windsor Jambs Moderate Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 84°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Blue Hills

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Shetucket Falls Strong · 499 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Blue Hills (7 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blue Hills (20 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

49.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Blue Hills

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Windsor Jambs

20.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blue Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Blue Hills?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Blue Hills, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Blue Hills?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Blue Hills, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blue Hills?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Blue Hills, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Hills?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Hills, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blue Hills?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Blue Hills, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blue Hills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Blue Hills is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Blue Hills?

The tallest waterfall near Blue Hills is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blue Hills?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Blue Hills have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blue Hills?

The closest waterfall to Blue Hills is Westfield Falls, approximately 12.2 miles away.

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