Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut (CT)
0 National Parks
183 Major Cities
11 Waterfalls
to explore
Connecticut’s waterfalls originate in the glaciated highlands and ridgelines of the northwest and central parts of the state—including the Taconic and Metacomet ridges—and in steep river valleys and coastal plain streams that drop over bedrock ledges. Most hikes are short to moderate and often family-friendly or town-accessible, with several steeper canyon scrambles; the state’s compact size and dense settlement mean many cascades are easier to reach than in larger, more remote mountain states. See waterfalls near major Connecticut cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 7 trails
Easy: 3 trails
Drive Up: 1 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 10 trails
Unknown: 1 trails
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National Parks in Connecticut
Best Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
48.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
27.4 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles
200 ft
48.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles
50 ft
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles
50 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles
50 ft