Waterfall Hikes Near Crystal Lake, CT

2,080 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crystal Lake? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crystal Lake. 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 41.9334°N, -72.3812°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crystal Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

2 of 27 waterfalls near Crystal Lake are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Moderate Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing 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 Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Low Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

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

Flowing best right now near Crystal Lake

Updated 32 minutes 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 52nd 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 Crystal Lake (9 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.

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crystal Lake (19 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
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

4.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Crystal Lake

Wallamanumps Falls

43.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

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

Westfield Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Sutton Falls

45.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

40.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

39.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

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

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 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
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

49.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crystal Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Crystal Lake?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Crystal Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crystal Lake?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Crystal Lake, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crystal Lake?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Lake?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crystal Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crystal Lake?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Crystal Lake, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crystal Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Crystal Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crystal Lake?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Crystal Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crystal Lake?

The closest waterfall to Crystal Lake is Wallamanumps Falls, approximately 15.3 miles away.

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