Waterfall Hikes Near Willimantic, CT

17,762 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Willimantic? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Willimantic. 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 41.7171°N, -72.2114°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Willimantic

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

19 waterfalls near Willimantic have live flow data 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 Low Silver Falls Moderate Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing The Cascade Barely Flowing Sutton Falls Barely Flowing Stepstone Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 82°F

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

Flowing best right now near Willimantic

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 142 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Chapman Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 30th percentile
  3. 3 Silver Falls Low · 21 cfs 20th percentile
  4. 4 South Hadley Falls Low · 5020 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Yantic Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Quinebaug Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Willimantic (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 Willimantic (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 Willimantic

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

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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

Rhode Island
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
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
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Willimantic

Are there free waterfalls near Willimantic?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Willimantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Willimantic?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Willimantic?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Willimantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Willimantic?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Willimantic, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Willimantic?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Willimantic?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Willimantic?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Willimantic have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Willimantic?

The closest waterfall to Willimantic is Shetucket Falls, approximately 14.1 miles away.

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