Waterfall Hikes Near Hartford, CT

974,684 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hartford's waterfalls scatter south along the Connecticut River valley. Wadsworth Falls near Middletown is the closest sure thing, a 30-foot drop at the end of 1.5 easy miles, and Westfield Falls in the same area barely requires leaving the car. Chapman Falls at Devil's Hopyard State Park drops 60 feet over stepped ledges, worth the longer drive into East Haddam. Twenty-two falls turn up inside fifty miles, and nearly all of them welcome dogs.

Located at 41.7661°N, -72.6834°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hartford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

8 of 22 waterfalls near Hartford are flowing strongly today

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 Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 43 minutes 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 Hartford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 517 cfs 95th 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 Hartford (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 Hartford (18 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 22 Waterfalls Near Hartford

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
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

14.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

21.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

28 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hartford

Are there free waterfalls near Hartford?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hartford?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hartford?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartford?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hartford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hartford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hartford is Bear Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hartford?

The tallest waterfall near Hartford is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hartford?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Hartford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hartford?

The closest waterfall to Hartford is Westfield Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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