Connecticut's Most Easily Accessible Waterfall Is Hiding In Plain Sight At A State Park
By Lisa Sammons|Published March 10, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Kent Falls State Park is renowned as being one of the most beautiful areas of Connecticut. Tucked away in the quiet little town of Kent, it’s deep in the Litchfield Hills region. The park sprawls over 307 acres, with miles of trail to explore. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this gorgeous state park is the stunning waterfall with which it shares its name. Kent Falls is a series of cascading waterfalls that majestically flow down Falls Brook, a tributary of the mighty Housatonic. Not only is this among the prettiest waterfalls in Connecticut, but it’s also one of the most easily accessible, making it a great option for anyone to get out and enjoy nature!
Kent Falls drops in stages over a quarter mile, so it may not be as immediately visually striking as some other waterfalls. However, it does measure 250 feet in height, so it's officially the tallest waterfall in Connecticut.
There are multiple short trails that will lead you to several observation decks. If you're up for a bit of a trek and are looking for a higher vantage point, they're great options.
The good news is that the there's a short path leading to the base of the trail that's much more accessible. It's wheelchair and stroller-friendly and will only take a few minutes, so the whole family can come along!
You can actually get a pretty good view of Kent Falls from the parking area, without leaving your car. There's just a big green lawn between you and the majestic falls.
