Waterfall Hikes Near Coventry Lake, CT

2,230 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Coventry Lake puts you in Connecticut's quiet eastern corner, with twenty-one falls inside fifty miles. Chapman Falls at Devil's Hopyard anchors the list, a 60-foot drop 0.2 miles from the lot. Yantic Falls pours through a gorge in downtown Norwich that the Mohegans knew as Indian Leap. Quinebaug Falls you can see from the car. Wadsworth Falls adds a real walk, 1.5 miles to a 30-foot drop. Dogs are welcome at nearly every one of these.

Located at 41.7732°N, -72.3299°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Coventry Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

11 of 21 waterfalls near Coventry Lake are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Strong Woonsocket Falls Strong Chapman Falls Moderate Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Roaring Otis Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Moderate Yantic Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Moderate Westfield Falls Roaring Wadsworth Falls Roaring Wallamanumps Falls Strong The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Strong South Hadley Falls Strong

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 69°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Coventry Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spirit Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Doane Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 325 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Royalston Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 1880 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Otis Falls Roaring · 141 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Coventry Lake (15 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.

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

14.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

21.8 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

21.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

22.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

22.8 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 21 Waterfalls Near Coventry Lake

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

14.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

21.8 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

21.8 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

22.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

22.8 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wallamanumps Falls in Massachusetts, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Wallamanumps Falls

25.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

25.7 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

27.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

32 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

39.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

44.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

45.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Woonsocket Falls in Rhode Island, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Woonsocket Falls

45.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

45.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

45.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

48.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

49.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Coventry Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Coventry Lake?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Coventry Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Coventry Lake?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Coventry Lake, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Coventry Lake?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Coventry Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Coventry Lake?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Coventry Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Coventry Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Coventry Lake is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Coventry Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Coventry Lake is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Coventry Lake?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Coventry Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Coventry Lake?

The closest waterfall to Coventry Lake is Chapman Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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