Waterfall Hikes Near Norwich, CT

166,885 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Norwich keeps its waterfall downtown. Yantic Falls churns the gorge at Indian Leap, the old Mohegan landmark, a tenth mile stroll from the street. Chapman Falls at Devil's Hopyard steps down sixty feet, two tenths of a mile from the lot in East Haddam. Wadsworth Falls near Middletown carries thirty feet of drop at the end of an easy mile and a half. Over in Rhode Island, Stepstone Falls slips across low ledges after 2.4 gentle miles. Sixteen falls sit in range, and dogs join nearly everywhere.

Located at 41.5495°N, -72.0882°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Norwich

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

11 of 16 waterfalls near Norwich are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapman Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Strong Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 85°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Norwich

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 94 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 517 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Norwich (5 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
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Norwich (9 waterfalls)

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

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 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
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Norwich

Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 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
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

17.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

22.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Woonsocket Falls

23 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

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

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Norwich

Are there free waterfalls near Norwich?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Norwich, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Norwich?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Norwich, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Norwich?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Norwich, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Norwich?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Norwich, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Norwich?

The shortest waterfall hike near Norwich is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Norwich?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Norwich?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Norwich have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Norwich?

The closest waterfall to Norwich is Yantic Falls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

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