Waterfall Hikes Near South Windham, CT

1,412 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Windham? There are 19 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

19 of 19 gauged

2 of 19 waterfalls near South Windham are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 83°F Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near South Windham

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 43 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Westfield Falls Strong · 43 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Chapman Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 5560 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Yantic Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 31st 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

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

Yantic Falls

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

Silver Falls

41.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Windham (11 waterfalls)

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

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near South Windham

Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

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

Yantic Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Chapman Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

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

Wadsworth Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Sutton Falls

45.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

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

Pawtucket Falls

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

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

49.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Windham

Are there free waterfalls near South Windham?

There are 13 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 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Windham, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Windham?

There are 14 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, 13 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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