Waterfall Hikes Near Bridgewater, CT

142 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bridgewater? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bridgewater. 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 41.5347°N, -73.3646°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bridgewater

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

2 of 20 waterfalls near Bridgewater are flowing strongly 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 Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Aft 82°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bridgewater

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wadsworth Falls Strong ยท 45 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Westfield Falls Strong ยท 45 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Roxbury Falls Moderate ยท 179 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Chapman Falls Moderate ยท 19 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate ยท 42 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing ยท 250 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bridgewater (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bridgewater (17 waterfalls)

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

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Bear Rock Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Bridgewater

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Bear Rock Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Campbell Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

48.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Glenerie Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bridgewater

Are there free waterfalls near Bridgewater?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Bridgewater, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bridgewater?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bridgewater?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bridgewater, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bridgewater?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bridgewater, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bridgewater?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bridgewater?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bridgewater?

The tallest waterfall near Bridgewater is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bridgewater?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Bridgewater have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bridgewater?

The closest waterfall to Bridgewater is Roxbury Falls, approximately 3.3 miles away.

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