Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown, CT

48,152 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Middletown? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Middletown. 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 41.5476°N, -72.6549°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Middletown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Middletown have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 87°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 83°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Middletown

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 6160 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 142 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing · 583 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing · 333 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 30 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 63 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown (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.

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 Middletown (10 waterfalls)

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

Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Westfield Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Middletown

Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Westfield Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

10.1 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

Wallamanumps Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Middletown

Are there free waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Middletown, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Middletown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Middletown?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Middletown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Middletown?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Middletown?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Middletown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Middletown?

The closest waterfall to Middletown is Wadsworth Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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