Waterfall Hikes Near Cornwall, CT

83 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornwall? There are 27 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

27 of 27 gauged

3 of 27 waterfalls near Cornwall are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Strong Glendale Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Low Great Falls Low Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Roaring Windsor Jambs Moderate Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 95°F

Thu 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cornwall

Updated 41 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Glendale Falls Roaring · 232 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Roxbury Falls Roaring · 67 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 38 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 60 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Otis Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 230 cfs 32nd 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

39.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornwall (22 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Campbell Falls

48.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

36.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

40.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Campbell Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

39.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

36.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Otis Falls

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

High Falls

40.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Buttermilk Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

15.3 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

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

Wahconah Falls

41.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

2.8 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornwall

Are there free waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 17 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 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornwall?

There are 23 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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