Waterfall Hikes Near Plainfield Village, CT

2,681 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Plainfield Village? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Plainfield Village. 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 41.6766°N, -71.9250°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plainfield Village

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

6 of 16 waterfalls near Plainfield Village are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapman Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Roaring Pawtucket Falls Moderate Quinebaug Falls Moderate Yantic Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Roaring Silver Falls Strong Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Wallamanumps Falls Moderate The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Strong

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Tod 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 87°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Sunny
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Plainfield Village

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 164 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Shetucket Falls Roaring · 1650 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 732 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Stepstone Falls Strong · 138 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Strong · 103 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Wallamanumps Falls Moderate · 1760 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Plainfield Village (5 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.

Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.9 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

39.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

39.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Plainfield Village (9 waterfalls)

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

Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

25.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

36.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Plainfield Village

Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

25.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.9 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

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

Yantic Falls

39.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

14.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Chapman Falls

37.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

28.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

40.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

22 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Woonsocket Falls

33.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

28.3 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

3.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

24.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

4.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plainfield Village

Are there free waterfalls near Plainfield Village?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Plainfield Village, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Plainfield Village?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Plainfield Village, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plainfield Village?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Plainfield Village, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plainfield Village?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Plainfield Village, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plainfield Village?

The shortest waterfall hike near Plainfield Village is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Plainfield Village?

The tallest waterfall near Plainfield Village is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Plainfield Village?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Plainfield Village have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Plainfield Village?

The closest waterfall to Plainfield Village is Stepstone Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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