Waterfall Hikes Near South Windham, CT

1,412 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Windham? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Windham. 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 41.6850°N, -72.1845°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Windham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near South Windham have live flow data today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket Falls Low Quinebaug Falls Barely Flowing Yantic Falls Barely Flowing Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Low The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Moderate Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Aft 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near South Windham

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sutton Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Pawtucket Falls Low · 155 cfs 18th percentile
  3. 3 Shetucket Falls Low · 305 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Wallamanumps Falls Low · 286 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascade Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Windham (6 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

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

Yantic Falls

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

Silver Falls

36.9 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Windham (9 waterfalls)

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

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

37.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

28.3 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

All 17 Waterfalls Near South Windham

Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

36.4 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
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
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
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 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

Wallamanumps Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Sutton Falls

48 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

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

Pawtucket Falls

42.6 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Albion Falls

41.7 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Windham

Are there free waterfalls near South Windham?

There are 11 free waterfalls near South Windham, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Windham?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near South Windham, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Windham?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Windham, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Windham?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Windham, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Windham?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Windham is Albion Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Windham?

The tallest waterfall near South Windham is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Windham?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near South Windham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Windham?

The closest waterfall to South Windham is Shetucket Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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