Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Chaffee, CT

301 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Chaffee? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Chaffee. 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 41.9389°N, -72.1961°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Chaffee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Lake Chaffee have live flow data today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Danforth Falls Low Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Low Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Shetucket Falls Low Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Low Turners Falls Low The Cascades Low The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Chaffee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sutton Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Danforth Falls Low · 2 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Pawtucket Falls Low · 155 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Wallamanumps Falls Low · 286 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing · 295 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 11500 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Chaffee (8 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.

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
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

36.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Chaffee (15 waterfalls)

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

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

37.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Lake Chaffee

Wallamanumps Falls

27.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

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

Sutton Falls

48 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

36.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

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

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

The Cascade

42.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

42.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

41.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

20.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

35.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

46.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Chaffee

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Chaffee?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Lake Chaffee, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Chaffee?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Chaffee, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Chaffee?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Chaffee, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Chaffee?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Chaffee, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Chaffee?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Chaffee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Chaffee?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Lake Chaffee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Chaffee?

The closest waterfall to Lake Chaffee is Wallamanumps Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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