Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Chaffee, CT

301 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Chaffee? There are 25 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

25 of 25 gauged

3 of 25 waterfalls near Lake Chaffee are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 80°F Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Danforth Falls Roaring · 77 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 42 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Westfield Falls Strong · 42 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Chapman Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 52nd percentile
  6. 6 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 5560 cfs 48th 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

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

Yantic Falls

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

Silver Falls

41.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Chaffee (16 waterfalls)

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

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Lake Chaffee

Wallamanumps Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

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

Yantic Falls

24.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

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

Sutton Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

The Cascade

40.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

Westfield Falls

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

Royalston Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

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

Otis Falls

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

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Chaffee

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Chaffee?

There are 18 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 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Chaffee, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Chaffee?

There are 19 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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