Waterfall Hikes Near Glastonbury Center, CT

7,959 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glastonbury Center? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glastonbury Center. 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 41.7016°N, -72.6002°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glastonbury Center

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

5 of 20 waterfalls near Glastonbury Center are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapel Falls Moderate Chapman Falls Strong Glendale Falls Low Otis Falls Moderate Quinebaug Falls Moderate Yantic Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Strong Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Stepstone Falls Strong South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Sunny
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Glastonbury Center

Updated 35 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 1650 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 732 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Stepstone Falls Strong · 138 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Strong · 109 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Wallamanumps Falls Moderate · 1760 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 13000 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Glastonbury Center (7 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

3.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glastonbury Center (16 waterfalls)

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

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

24.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

37.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Glastonbury Center

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

24.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

37.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

3.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

4.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Yantic Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

36.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

32.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

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

Otis Falls

28.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

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

Great Falls

43 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

8.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

35.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glastonbury Center

Are there free waterfalls near Glastonbury Center?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Glastonbury Center, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Glastonbury Center?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Glastonbury Center, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glastonbury Center?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glastonbury Center, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glastonbury Center?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glastonbury Center, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glastonbury Center?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Glastonbury Center, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glastonbury Center?

The shortest waterfall hike near Glastonbury Center is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Glastonbury Center?

The tallest waterfall near Glastonbury Center is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glastonbury Center?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Glastonbury Center have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glastonbury Center?

The closest waterfall to Glastonbury Center is Westfield Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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