Waterfall Hikes Near Willimantic, CT

17,762 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Willimantic? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Willimantic. 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 41.7171°N, -72.2114°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Willimantic

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

11 of 19 waterfalls near Willimantic are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapman Falls Moderate Doane Falls Low Spirit Falls Low 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 South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 83°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°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 Willimantic

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 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 517 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Willimantic (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.

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
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Willimantic (11 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 19 Waterfalls Near Willimantic

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
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
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

Wallamanumps Falls

14.5 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
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Rhode Island
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

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
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

23.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Willimantic

Are there free waterfalls near Willimantic?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Willimantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Willimantic?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Willimantic, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Willimantic?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Willimantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Willimantic?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Willimantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Willimantic?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Willimantic?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Willimantic?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Willimantic have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Willimantic?

The closest waterfall to Willimantic is Shetucket Falls, approximately 14.1 miles away.

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