Waterfall Hikes Near Bantam, CT

697 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bantam? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bantam. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.7247°N, -73.2422°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bantam

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

21 waterfalls near Bantam have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bantam

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing · 71 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Chapman Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bantam (2 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

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bantam (18 waterfalls)

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

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Bantam

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bantam

Are there free waterfalls near Bantam?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Bantam, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bantam?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Bantam, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bantam?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bantam, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bantam?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bantam, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bantam?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bantam, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bantam?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bantam is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bantam?

The tallest waterfall near Bantam is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bantam?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Bantam have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bantam?

The closest waterfall to Bantam is Roxbury Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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