The 15 Best Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut | Hiking Guide

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Adam Hoyt

2 жыл бұрын

The 15 Best Waterfall Hikes in Connecticut. Hiking to the best waterfalls throughout Taconic range and all of Connecticut. Some solo day hiking fun! What’s number one?
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My solo day hikes to some of the best waterfalls that Connecticut has to offer. Some located in the Taconic range, some right near downtown Hartford Connecticut, and others located in interesting towns like New Preston, Connecticut. Come along through the countdown and see which waterfall comes out on top! This video is part of my series where I attempt to find the best day hikes in Connecticut. Did I find the best day hikes in greater Connecticut? One of the top day hikes in Connecticut at least!
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►HIKE INFO
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Blackledge Falls - bit.ly/3FT5xBY
Buttermilk Falls - bit.ly/3Ms5jnT
Campbell Falls - bit.ly/35fwOwX
Chapman Falls - bit.ly/38tejKV
Dean's Ravine Falls - bit.ly/3FSqZHv
Enders Falls - bit.ly/3MkZ8lw
Falls Brook Falls - bit.ly/3FY4Lny
Great Falls - bit.ly/3MpXA9Y
Hatch Brook Falls - bit.ly/3yNksMy
Indian Well Falls - bit.ly/3NjBBRX
Kent Falls - bit.ly/3wpxWwE
Mt Carmel Spring Falls - bit.ly/3sGRH0f
New Preston Falls - bit.ly/3yDAKro
Nonnewaug Falls - bit.ly/38Aoxcj
Roaring Brook Falls - bit.ly/3wBDcMe
Wadsworth Big & Little Falls - bit.ly/3wBRo8b
Wyllys Falls - bit.ly/3wtOeDk
Yantic Falls - bit.ly/3FWhKpz
Hikes Completed: 04/23-5/1 2022
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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - The Countdown
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@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Which was your favorite waterfall of the bunch?
@terrymorton7444
@terrymorton7444 2 жыл бұрын
Kent falls by far the best. It must have nearly ten separate falls and couple great swimming holes
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
@@terrymorton7444 o it definitely does. Such a great stroll and so many falls to take in!
@danielflynn8530
@danielflynn8530 Ай бұрын
I’ve been to Kent Falls a handful of times and I had a feeling it would fall into number one. I was surprised to see Buttermilk falls on here because very little people know about that one in Connecticut. Since you were in the town of Sharon I wanted to mention actor Kevin Bacon lives in that area and he walks his dogs around there and Macedonia Park trails. There is one waterfall you missed but….. it’s not really impressive so I’m not sure if it would count but it’s located In Burlington Connecticut in Sessions Woods Trail. The trail can be dangerous because there tends to be Black Bears that wander around there. There is a lovely view of a pond and a tower you can go up and see many valleys. There are so many stone towers here as well. Some well known and others less. Most notable is castle Craig at the top of Hubbard Park it’s not a short walk nor easy one but you can drive up there. I believe we have about 6 of them.
@janetparlato4341
@janetparlato4341 8 ай бұрын
Great video! If you have a chance, please check out Southford Falls. Beautiful falls a short stroll from the parking lot.
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great suggestion!
@lrachel43
@lrachel43 2 жыл бұрын
Your flag for Wadsworth Falls is about 20 miles off! It's near/in Middletown :) nice video!
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Whoops seems I forgot to move it when I copy and pasted the map from another section of the video. Drats! Luckily the alltrails is still right and the I say the right town.
@terrymorton7444
@terrymorton7444 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back on KZbin I live in Connecticut it is truly a beautiful state. the forest and waterfalls are gorgeous I'm glad you could show people how to appreciate them thanks.
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be back and glad I was able to help share the beauty of your state! I truly had no idea and had so much fun exploring so many spots I had never been!
@chrisftp1312
@chrisftp1312 3 ай бұрын
I was about to be sad if Buttermilk falls didn’t make the list. One of my favorite places in the state. Happens to be my home town too haha
@danielflynn8530
@danielflynn8530 Ай бұрын
Yeah I live nearby in Bristol. I’ve been there a few times
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt Ай бұрын
Glad one of your favorite waterfalls made the cut! I had way more fun than I expected exploring the whole state to get all these hikes.
@cursedmoonfilms
@cursedmoonfilms 5 ай бұрын
thank you so much for playing zelda ocarina of time music during some of these... excellent choice
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@johannehoyt6868
@johannehoyt6868 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful state of Connecticut and all those amazing waterfalls. Very informative and enjoyable to watch! Thanks for the adventure Adam
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It was the best adventure!
@Ericadoeslife
@Ericadoeslife 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video! My husband and I are going to try and hike these this year.
@Kevin-cy7jl
@Kevin-cy7jl 2 жыл бұрын
Great list! Two other Connecticut waterfalls that are worth mentioning are Knife Shop Falls and Day Pond Brook Falls.
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin! Glad you like the video! I actually visited like 25 waterfalls to make this list. So I did hike out and get footage and visit both day pond Brook falls and knife shop falls. But because they fell outside my top 15 I didn’t include them in the video. 🤷‍♂️ guess it can stay your secret spots! Haha
@samsalemi9769
@samsalemi9769 Жыл бұрын
You should also check out Greyville falls in Hebron. if you access it Via airline trail you go over Judd brook wich has a big cascade that goes under the trail then about another 1/2 mile down the trail you’ll get to greyville falls. I go there all the time and it’s really nice
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great suggestion Sam. Ill have to go hunt it down the next time I am swinging through CT in the spring time!
@samsalemi9769
@samsalemi9769 Жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt no problem it’s definitely worth checking out, theyres also a parking area and it’s a short walk in the woods to get to the falls.
@maragrl29
@maragrl29 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing it from that list I only need one to visit 🛣 🥾 🙋🏽‍♀️ #neverstopexploring
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Which was the one you were missing? Never stop Exploring!
@maragrl29
@maragrl29 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt willys falls
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын
It would have been nice to see Yantic falls prior to the weir in the 1800s. Still a beautiful waterfall but..... Great video Adam, welcome back!!!
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be back! Yes it would have looked quite a bit different back then. But that’s Connecticut for you, quite a built up state with a lot of the rivers and waterways being put to work by all the towns especially back in the early and post colonial days of New England.
@generichumor
@generichumor 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. There is also Westridge in Middletown, CT which you can see from Interstate 91 North. There is a small parking area which you can walk down about two tenths of a mile to see. Session Woods in Burlington has a small one that you can get close to that rages when it rains. There is another in Simsbury near a residential neighborhood that doesn't get much flow unless it rains. It's on the way up/down to a ridge hike.
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Guess I have some more waterfalls to chase!
@htfdswimmer
@htfdswimmer Жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt , the one in Middletown is called Westfield Falls and the small parking area is off Miner Street. In the winter when there are no leaves, you can see it from I-91 as it was mentioned (off Exit 20, Country Club Road)
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын
The double fan tailed one I thought the best. I was going to say the raging one but in a way it is artificial in its power as it is only when the sluce gates open. But they were all well worth a watch. Thanks Adam.
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
That one was rather good! I think I liked how great the lighting was for when I visited it as well! As near as I could figure out great falls would have always looked like or close to that before the dam and thats actually it’s more natural look. As it’s a power dam and not a reservoir. So the disappointment would only be if you caught it at a time it wasn’t in its more natural glory!
@kyledurant1259
@kyledurant1259 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great suggestions Adam, love the videos glad to see you're back!
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be back!
@cathymolina9139
@cathymolina9139 2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great video. That was very enjoyable. Glad your back!!! Thank you
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm happy to back in the swing of it!
@justherb666
@justherb666 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been to a bunch of these, but have a few more to visit. Great Falls is fun is you go after a heavy rain too. One ‘honorable mention’ that’s technically in NY, but right on the CT border is the unnamed falls at the Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area on Haviland Hollow Rd. in Patterson, NY.
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt Жыл бұрын
OO thanks for the good extra suggestion!
@danielflynn8530
@danielflynn8530 Ай бұрын
I’ve been to Bish Bash and that waterfall was huge. I’m not sure if you can still swim in the water anymore but that’s one I’ve been to in NY and of course the famous Niagara Falls. I never realized how big it was till I was actually there. I didn’t spot Superman though, darn.
@jimjerrycal5045
@jimjerrycal5045 2 жыл бұрын
That was a great video; informative,good descriptions of each waterfall, and all in all - enjoyable to watch. Would love to see your version of NH and Maine’s best! Moxie and Screw Auger out in ME (some of the best), and NH’s Cascade/Basin Trail (easiest to access), is a wonderful spot with a lot of deep pools; only taking a 1/2 mile walk up to reach Kinsmans Falls. Franconia Falls, Crystal Cascade (Mt Washington), Arethusa, Beaver Brook along Moosilauke, a great handful along 112/Kanc Highway, and so many more. Again; it’d be great to see your take on this! Let’s see it!
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video! I have more planned for the future! seems NH has so many it might take me a whole summer to track them all down and rank them all! But someday I will get them! My next target for this year is to tackle the ones in Vermont. Look for it soon!
@outdoormusings7688
@outdoormusings7688 2 жыл бұрын
I love a great waterfall!
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Who doesn’t! So lovely!
@arthwys
@arthwys 2 жыл бұрын
You were basically in my backyard, I live in northern Litchfield county. I was wondering if you were going to include Campbell falls! There are some other fantastic waterfalls in the area of the northwest corner, but they are somewhat lesser known and it's nice keeping them that way. ;-)
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I’d like to think I saw the significant waterfalls during my exploiting and research. I actually visited 27 different ones to come up with this smaller list 🤣. Who knows maybe I did secretly visit them! But glad if they’re you’re personal favorites they can stay your secret!
@arthwys
@arthwys 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt Wow 27! Impressive, and as always, a great video. Keep that good content coming!
@nicolerafaella6480
@nicolerafaella6480 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@rwhite1846
@rwhite1846 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam.. Do ever hike in Bar Harbor , Maine
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Hi r! I've done some minimal hiking in Maine but would like to branch out and do more!
@syedrahman9111
@syedrahman9111 2 жыл бұрын
✅🔜
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt 2 жыл бұрын
Not soon enough!
@justherb666
@justherb666 Жыл бұрын
If you're a history nerd, here's a great video about the Ames Iron Works that used to be right above Great Falls in Caanan, CT. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmqnfKCMlrSkfLc
@AdamHoyt
@AdamHoyt Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recomendation!
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