Waterfall Hikes Near West Cornwall, CT

54 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Cornwall? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Cornwall. 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 41.8642°N, -73.3608°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Cornwall

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near West Cornwall have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny · 97°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Cornwall

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Cornwall (2 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.

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Cornwall (22 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near West Cornwall

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Cornwall

Are there free waterfalls near West Cornwall?

There are 17 free waterfalls near West Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Cornwall?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near West Cornwall, including South Hadley Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Cornwall?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Cornwall?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Cornwall, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Cornwall?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Cornwall, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Cornwall?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Cornwall is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Cornwall?

The tallest waterfall near West Cornwall is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Cornwall?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near West Cornwall have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Cornwall?

The closest waterfall to West Cornwall is Great Falls, approximately 5.3 miles away.

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