Waterfall Hikes Near Orient, NY

1,220 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orient? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orient. 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 41.1425°N, -72.2771°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orient

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Orient have live flow data today

Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny Best
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Orient

Updated 18 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing · 288 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Chapman Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Yantic Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orient (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 Orient (7 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
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Orient

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
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

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

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

20.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orient

Are there free waterfalls near Orient?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Orient, including Chapman Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orient?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orient?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Orient, including Chapman Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orient?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Orient, including Chapman Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orient?

The shortest waterfall hike near Orient is Chapman Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Orient?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orient?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Orient have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orient?

The closest waterfall to Orient is Silver Falls, approximately 15.7 miles away.

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