Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Pocotopaug, CT

4,761 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Pocotopaug? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Pocotopaug. 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 41.5960°N, -72.5100°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Pocotopaug

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe 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 Low Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Aft 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 101°F Sunny
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lake Pocotopaug

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shetucket Falls Low · 305 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Wallamanumps Falls Low · 286 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Chapman Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Pocotopaug (4 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 Pocotopaug (9 waterfalls)

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

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

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

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Lake Pocotopaug

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

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

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
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
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

27.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

20.6 miles away
Rhode Island
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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

18.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Pocotopaug

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Pocotopaug?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Pocotopaug, including Shetucket Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Pocotopaug?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Pocotopaug?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Pocotopaug is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Pocotopaug?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Lake Pocotopaug have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Pocotopaug?

The closest waterfall to Lake Pocotopaug is Westfield Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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