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

1 of 24 waterfalls near Lake Chaffee is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 56°F Rain Showers
Fri 53°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

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
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

27.2 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

44.8 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Lake Chaffee

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

43.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

25.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 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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