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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

10 waterfalls near Niantic 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 Shetucket Falls Moderate Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Niantic

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shetucket Falls Moderate · 359 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Chapman Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 Silver Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 26 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 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 CC

Silver Falls

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

Yantic Falls

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

Shetucket Falls

36.4 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.

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

37.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Niantic

Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

Yantic Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

37.5 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

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

Westfield Falls

10.4 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Niantic

Are there free waterfalls near Niantic?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Niantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Niantic?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Niantic, including Shetucket Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Niantic?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Niantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Niantic?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Niantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Niantic?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Niantic?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Niantic?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Niantic have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Niantic?

The closest waterfall to Niantic is Silver Falls, approximately 5.2 miles away.

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