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

2 of 21 waterfalls near Coventry Lake are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Sat 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Coventry Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 42 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Westfield Falls Strong · 42 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Chapman Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 5560 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Quinebaug Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Coventry Lake (6 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.

Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Yantic Falls

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

Silver Falls

41.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Coventry Lake (12 waterfalls)

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

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Coventry Lake

Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 6 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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