Best Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut
These are Connecticut waterfall hikes where the trail is part of the experience—not just a roadside pull-off.
Compare mileage and access styles here, then open each guide for elevation change, slick-rock notes, and seasonal closures. For easier viewpoints, see 10 Easiest Waterfalls in Connecticut.
Rank 1: Enders Falls Trail — Granby
Connecticut waterfall near Granby. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 2: Kent Falls Trail — Kent
Connecticut waterfall near Kent. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 3: Roaring Brook Falls Trail — Cheshire
Connecticut waterfall near Cheshire. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 4: Chapman Falls Trail — East Haddam
Connecticut waterfall near East Haddam. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 5: Wadsworth Falls loop — Middlefield / Middletown area
Connecticut waterfall near Middlefield / Middletown area. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 6: Dean's Ravine Trail — Canaan area
Connecticut waterfall near Canaan area. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 7: Campbell Falls Trail — Campbell Falls State Park
Connecticut waterfall near Campbell Falls State Park. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 8: Devil's Hopyard Trail — East Haddam
Connecticut waterfall near East Haddam. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 9: Buttermilk Falls Trail — Plymouth
Connecticut waterfall near Plymouth. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
Rank 10: Nonnewaug Falls Trail — Woodbury
Connecticut waterfall near Woodbury. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.