Waterfall Hikes Near Meriden, CT

60,556 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Meriden? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Meriden. 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 41.5369°N, -72.7946°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Meriden

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

8 of 18 waterfalls near Meriden are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Campbell Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate 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 Roaring Silver Falls Strong Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Meriden

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 Roaring · 38 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Westfield Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Meriden (6 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.

Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Meriden (14 waterfalls)

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

Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Westfield Falls

49.1 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Meriden

Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Westfield Falls

49.1 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 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
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

21.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

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

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 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
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

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

Chapel Falls

28 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Meriden

Are there free waterfalls near Meriden?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Meriden, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Meriden?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Meriden, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Meriden?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Meriden, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Meriden?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Meriden, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Meriden?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Meriden?

The shortest waterfall hike near Meriden is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Meriden?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Meriden?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Meriden have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Meriden?

The closest waterfall to Meriden is Wadsworth Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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