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

7 of 27 waterfalls near Crystal Lake are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Roaring Chapman Falls Roaring Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Otis Falls Moderate Pawtucket Falls Moderate Quinebaug Falls Strong Yantic Falls Strong Shetucket Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Wallamanumps Falls Roaring Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate The Cascade Roaring Sutton Falls Roaring Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 57°F Patchy Fog
Fri 55°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

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

Shetucket Falls

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

Yantic Falls

43.8 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

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

Westfield Falls

39.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Crystal Lake

Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

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

Great Falls

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

Spirit Falls

32.2 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

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

Glendale Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

10.6 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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