Waterfall Hikes Near Storrs, CT

17,606 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Storrs? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Storrs. 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 41.8083°N, -72.2514°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Storrs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near Storrs have live flow data today

Albion Falls Barely Flowing Woonsocket Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Pawtucket 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 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

Sunny · 81°F

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

Flowing best right now near Storrs

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 6160 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Sutton Falls Low · 74 cfs 10th percentile
  3. 3 Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing · 583 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascade Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Shetucket Falls Barely Flowing · 333 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing · 30 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Storrs (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 Storrs (12 waterfalls)

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

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Storrs

Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

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

Quinebaug Falls

26.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

43.2 miles away
Massachusetts
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
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

45.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

The Cascade

40.5 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
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

40.2 miles away
Rhode Island
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Storrs

Are there free waterfalls near Storrs?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Storrs, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Storrs?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Storrs?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Storrs, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Storrs?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Storrs, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Storrs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Storrs?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Storrs?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Storrs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Storrs?

The closest waterfall to Storrs is Chapman Falls, approximately 19.6 miles away.

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