Waterfall Hikes Near Hartford, CT

974,684 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hartford's waterfalls scatter south along the Connecticut River valley. Wadsworth Falls near Middletown is the closest sure thing, a 30-foot drop at the end of 1.5 easy miles, and Westfield Falls in the same area barely requires leaving the car. Chapman Falls at Devil's Hopyard State Park drops 60 feet over stepped ledges, worth the longer drive into East Haddam. Twenty-two falls turn up inside fifty miles, and nearly all of them welcome dogs.

Located at 41.7661°N, -72.6834°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hartford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

22 waterfalls near Hartford have live flow data today

Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 76°F

Thu 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 76°F Sunny Best
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hartford

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing · 1310 cfs 3rd percentile
  2. 2 Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing · 53 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Chapel Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Chapman Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 1450 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Turners Falls Barely Flowing · 1450 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hartford (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 Hartford (18 waterfalls)

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

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Chapman Falls

48.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 22 Waterfalls Near Hartford

Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

42.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

41.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hartford

Are there free waterfalls near Hartford?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hartford?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hartford?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartford?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hartford?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hartford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hartford is Bear Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hartford?

The tallest waterfall near Hartford is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hartford?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Hartford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hartford?

The closest waterfall to Hartford is Westfield Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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