Waterfall Hikes Near New Haven, CT

New Haven sits on the Long Island Sound with a mix of coastal plains, river valleys and low rocky ridgelines that transition into wooded uplands and narrow gorges inland. Nearby waterfall hikes range from moderate wooded ridge and canyon scrambles to a handful of easy, short roadside cascades and one drive-up site. The area’s appeal lies in its urban proximity—short drives take hikers from city streets to varied terrain and preserved greenways.