The Wadsworth Falls Trail Will Show You A Completely New Side Of Connecticut
Connecticut has some beautiful countryside, and the forest you’ll hike through on the Wadsworth Falls Trail is no exception. Hike over boardwalks, cross over stone bridges, and arrive at a stunning waterfall hidden in the woods. Bring some lunch and make a day of exploring this beautiful area!
This beautiful hike will take you through the forest until arriving at the stunning Wadsworth Falls. The 267 acre state park is filled with fun things to do, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and even swimming in designated areas.
This hike is an easy 3.7-mile out and back trail. The elevation gain is gradual, accumulating at a nominal 387 feet throughout the entire trail.
It’s similar to a well groomed dirt road. You’ll love the accessibility, and you’ll find this trail is busy and fun to complete all year round. Hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, or even show shoe to the falls on this great trail.
You’ll even cross train tracks at one point! Even though the trail is short there is so many fun things to see along the way.
There are also other color coded trails to explore, including Blue, White, Double White, and even Red. So make sure you know which one you would like to follow as you hike along.
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed, because horseback riding is also popular along the trail. Fees are $15.00 per non resident on weekends, and $10.00 per non resident on weekdays. There is no charge for Connecticut residents.
With some sturdy boots and water, this makes for a great, short hike that the whole family will love. Bring
Have you ever hiked the Wadsworth Falls Trail? What did you think? Was it amazing? Would you recommend it? Let us know in the comments below!
If you’re looking for some more great places to see waterfalls in this beautiful state, here are 10 Brief But Beautiful Waterfall Hikes In Connecticut That You Can Take In Under One Hour.
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Address: Wadsworth Falls, Middlefield, CT 06481, USA
