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

27 waterfalls near Crystal Lake have live flow data 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 Barely Flowing 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 Low Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Low Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Aft 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Crystal Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sutton Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Low · 155 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Wallamanumps Falls Low · 286 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing · 295 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 11500 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Turners Falls Barely Flowing · 11500 cfs 8th 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

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Yantic Falls

36.5 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

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

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Crystal Lake

Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

36.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

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

Royalston Falls

33.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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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