Waterfall Hikes Near Niantic, CT

3,497 residents
New_York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Niantic? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Niantic. 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 41.3258°N, -72.1952°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Niantic

Find waterfalls to hike near Niantic

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Niantic (3 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.

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

48.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

31.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

31.6 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Niantic (8 waterfalls)

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

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

48.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

41.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

31.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

48.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Niantic With Waterfalls

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

48.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

41.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

31.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

31.6 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

20.9 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

44.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

45 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

32.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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