Litchfield County, Connecticut
Waterfalls Near Canaan, CT
11 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Canaan, 5 of them inside 10 miles. Great Falls is the closest at 4.9 miles to the southwest. Glendale Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 56 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Canaan. The list includes falls across the line in Massachusetts and New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Canaan at a Glance
11 Waterfalls Near Canaan, Ranked by Distance
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Great Falls
Great Falls is the closest named waterfall to Canaan, 4.9 miles to the southwest in Northwest Hills County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. Picturesque waterfalls & a swimming hole surrounded by a variety of hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.5 (100 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canaan, CT 06031
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 5.1 miles east of Canaan in Berkshire County, number 2 of 11 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. USGS notes: Near the MA-CT boundary on the Whiting River, 3.5 mi S of Southfield; Town of New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.8 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls lies 5.4 miles northeast of Canaan in Berkshire County, number 3 of 11 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Bear Rock Falls
Bear Rock Falls lies 6.1 miles northwest of Canaan in Berkshire County, number 4 of 11 by distance. USGS notes: In course of Bear Rock Stream, 5.2 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Mount Washington.
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls lies 6.4 miles northwest of Canaan in Berkshire County, number 5 of 11 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. USGS notes: In course of Race Brook, 3.7 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Sheffield.
- Rating
- 4.6 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sheffield, MA 01257
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Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls lies 10 miles northwest of Canaan in Berkshire County, number 6 of 11 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Canaan. Accessed by hiking trails, these celebrated mountainside waterfalls are almost 200 ft. in height.
- Rating
- 4.6 (551 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Otis Falls
Otis Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Canaan in Berkshire County, number 7 of 11 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. USGS notes: On Fall River at its head in Southwest Bay of Otis Reservoir; Town of Otis.
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Otis, MA 01029
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High Falls
High Falls lies 22 miles northwest of Canaan in Columbia County, number 8 of 11 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Philmont, NY 12534
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 23 miles northwest of Canaan in Columbia County, number 9 of 11 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. Its own nearest town is Philmont.
- Rating
- 2.7 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Claverack, NY 12513
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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 29 miles northeast of Canaan in Hampshire County, number 10 of 11 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. USGS notes: On Glendale Brook 2.7 mi NW of North Chester; Town of Middlefield.
- Rating
- 4.8 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, MA 01011
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Rossman Falls
Rossman Falls lies 30 miles northwest of Canaan in Columbia County, number 11 of 11 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Canaan. Its own nearest town is Stottville.
- Rating
- 2.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stockport, NY 12173
Where the Waterfalls Are
By direction from Canaan: 6 to the northwest, 3 to the northeast, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Berkshire County (6), Columbia County (3), Northwest Hills County (1), and Hampshire County (1). The average distance is 14.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Canaan
Great Falls (4.9 mi), Campbell Falls (5.1 mi), Umpachene Falls (5.4 mi), Bear Rock Falls (6.1 mi), Race Brook Falls (6.4 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Canaan
Bash Bish Falls (10 mi), Otis Falls (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Canaan
High Falls (22 mi), Buttermilk Falls (23 mi), Glendale Falls (29 mi), Rossman Falls (30 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Canaan: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Canaan, CT?
11 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Canaan: 5 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Canaan?
Great Falls in Northwest Hills County is the closest, about 4.9 miles southwest of Canaan.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Canaan?
Glendale Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 56 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Bash Bish Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Canaan in?
Berkshire County (6), Columbia County (3), Northwest Hills County (1), and Hampshire County (1).
How does Canaan compare with other Connecticut towns?
Canaan ranks 1st of the 10 Connecticut towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.