Waterfall Hikes Near West Cornwall, CT

54 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Cornwall? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Cornwall. 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 41.8642°N, -73.3608°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Cornwall

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

9 of 30 waterfalls near West Cornwall 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 Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West Cornwall

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Vernooy Falls Strong · 55 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 44 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Cornwall (3 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.

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Cornwall (24 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 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

All 30 Waterfalls Near West Cornwall

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 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
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

30.5 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
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

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

High Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Cornwall

Are there free waterfalls near West Cornwall?

There are 19 free waterfalls near West Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Cornwall?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near West Cornwall, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Cornwall?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Cornwall?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Cornwall?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Cornwall, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Cornwall?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Cornwall is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Cornwall?

The tallest waterfall near West Cornwall is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Cornwall?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near West Cornwall have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Cornwall?

The closest waterfall to West Cornwall is Great Falls, approximately 5.3 miles away.

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