Waterfall Hikes Near South Woodstock, CT

1,418 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Woodstock? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Woodstock. 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 41.9312°N, -71.9555°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Woodstock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

2 of 18 waterfalls near South Woodstock are flowing strongly today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Moderate Danforth Falls Roaring 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 Wallamanumps Falls Low The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Low Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Sat 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 81°F Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near South Woodstock

Updated 41 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Danforth Falls Roaring · 77 cfs 96th 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 Woodstock (7 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
Albion Falls waterfall

Albion Falls

39.4 miles away
Rhode Island
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Woodstock (10 waterfalls)

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

The Cascade

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near South Woodstock

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
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

27 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Woonsocket Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

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

Albion Falls

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

Stepstone Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

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

Pawtucket Falls

40.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

43.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

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

Danforth Falls

23.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

4.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Woodstock

Are there free waterfalls near South Woodstock?

There are 12 free waterfalls near South Woodstock, including Chapman Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Woodstock?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near South Woodstock, including Albion Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Woodstock?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Woodstock, including Chapman Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Woodstock?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Woodstock, including Chapman Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Woodstock?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Woodstock?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Woodstock?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near South Woodstock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Woodstock?

The closest waterfall to South Woodstock is Sutton Falls, approximately 16.1 miles away.

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