Waterfall Hikes Near Cornwall, CT

83 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornwall? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornwall. 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 41.8443°N, -73.3327°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

2 of 29 waterfalls near Cornwall 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 Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Low Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cornwall

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 43 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Westfield Falls Strong · 43 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 5560 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 43 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 153 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Wahconah Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cornwall (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.

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornwall (24 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 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
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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

10.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 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
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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

10.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Otis Falls

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

High Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

16 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Are there free waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cornwall?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Cornwall, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornwall?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cornwall, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornwall?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cornwall is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cornwall?

The tallest waterfall near Cornwall is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornwall?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Cornwall have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornwall?

The closest waterfall to Cornwall is Great Falls, approximately 7.4 miles away.

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