Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut’s waterfalls originate in the glaciated highlands and ridgelines of the northwest and central parts of the state—including the Taconic and Metacomet ridges—and in steep river valleys and coastal plain streams that drop over bedrock ledges. Most hikes are short to moderate and often family-friendly or town-accessible, with several steeper canyon scrambles; the state’s compact size and dense settlement mean many cascades are easier to reach than in larger, more remote mountain states. See waterfalls near major Connecticut cities .