Waterfall Hikes Near Chester Center, CT

1,729 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chester Center? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chester Center. 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 41.4018°N, -72.4578°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chester Center

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

12 waterfalls near Chester Center have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Low Chapman Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Quinebaug Falls Low Yantic Falls Low Roxbury Falls Low Shetucket Falls Moderate Silver Falls Low Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Mon 88°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 86°F Partly Sunny
Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chester Center

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shetucket Falls Moderate · 348 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Wallamanumps Falls Moderate · 314 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Horseshoe Falls Low · 50 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 28 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Chapman Falls Low · 5 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Quinebaug Falls Low · 25 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chester Center (3 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.

Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

36.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

36.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chester Center (9 waterfalls)

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

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 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
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

37.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Chester Center

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

36.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

36.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

37.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

36.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

18.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

27.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

20.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chester Center

Are there free waterfalls near Chester Center?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Chester Center, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chester Center?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Chester Center, including Shetucket Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chester Center?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chester Center, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester Center?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester Center, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chester Center?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chester Center is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chester Center?

The tallest waterfall near Chester Center is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chester Center?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Chester Center have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chester Center?

The closest waterfall to Chester Center is Chapman Falls, approximately 8.9 miles away.

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