Waterfall Hikes Near West Simsbury, CT

2,796 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Simsbury? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Simsbury. 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 41.8757°N, -72.8450°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Simsbury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

8 of 27 waterfalls near West Simsbury 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 Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate 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 Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 81°F Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West Simsbury

Updated about 3 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 West Simsbury (8 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Simsbury (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 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
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
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

All 27 Waterfalls Near West Simsbury

Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

34.7 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Simsbury

Are there free waterfalls near West Simsbury?

There are 22 free waterfalls near West Simsbury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Simsbury?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near West Simsbury, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Simsbury?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Simsbury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Simsbury?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Simsbury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Simsbury?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Simsbury?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Simsbury?

The tallest waterfall near West Simsbury is Tannery Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Simsbury?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near West Simsbury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Simsbury?

The closest waterfall to West Simsbury is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 18.1 miles away.

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