Waterfall Hikes Near Hartford, CT

974,684 residents
New York Time Zone
22 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hartford's waterfalls scatter south along the Connecticut River valley. Wadsworth Falls near Middletown is the closest sure thing, a 30-foot drop at the end of 1.5 easy miles, and Westfield Falls in the same area barely requires leaving the car. Chapman Falls at Devil's Hopyard State Park drops 60 feet over stepped ledges, worth the longer drive into East Haddam. Twenty-two falls turn up inside fifty miles, and nearly all of them welcome dogs.

Located at 41.7661°N, -72.6834°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hartford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 22 gauged

8 of 22 waterfalls near Hartford are flowing strongly today

Bear Rock Falls Roaring Campbell Falls Roaring Race Brook Falls Roaring Umpachene Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Chapel Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Strong Great Falls Strong Otis Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Westfield Falls Moderate Wadsworth Falls Moderate Wallamanumps Falls Strong Turners Falls Low The Cascades Low Stepstone Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Roaring

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Thu 73°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Sunny
Sun 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 59°F Sunny
Wed 62°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hartford

Updated 43 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Bear Rock Falls Roaring · 332 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Campbell Falls Roaring · 332 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Umpachene Falls Roaring · 332 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Race Brook Falls Roaring · 332 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 South Hadley Falls Roaring · 8150 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Strong · 389 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hartford (19 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.

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

12.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown

All 22 Waterfalls Near Hartford

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

12.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wallamanumps Falls in Massachusetts, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Wallamanumps Falls

27.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

35.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
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
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

38.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

39.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

40.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

46.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

46.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
2.4 miles Unknown
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

46.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hartford

Are there free waterfalls near Hartford?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hartford?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hartford?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartford?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hartford, including Bear Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hartford?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hartford, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hartford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hartford is Bear Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hartford?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hartford?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Hartford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hartford?

The closest waterfall to Hartford is Westfield Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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