Waterfall Hikes Near Bridgewater, CT

142 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bridgewater? There are 18 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

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Bridgewater 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 Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Low Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bridgewater

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 215 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 215 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Low · 3 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 4th 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 (15 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
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 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
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Bridgewater

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
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 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
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

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

Westfield Falls

10.4 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
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

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

Otis Falls

35.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 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 12 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 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bridgewater, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bridgewater?

There are 15 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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