Ready to add one more gorgeous hike to your bucket list this year? Whether you're a beginner starting on the waterfall trail or a seasoned hiker, Campbell Falls Trail in Connecticut is one out-and-back trail you don't want to pass up.
Located north of Norfolk, off of Route 272, Campbell Falls State Park sits directly on the Northern Connecticut and Southern Massachusetts state border. The two halves of this state park are on different ends of the White River.
The moderately trafficked Campbell Falls Trail is a simple 1.4-mile hiking trail that can be accessed from the main park entrance on Tobey Hill Road. The park is accessible any time of the year.
A slight incline near the end of the trail may be small challenge for beginning hikers, but is definitely worth the extra effort to see one of the largest most majestically beautiful waterfalls in New England.
Winter weather doesn't take away from the beautiful scenery. In fact, the site of the snow and frozen waterfalls only adds to the wondrously gorgeous landscape. Be cautioned that the winter terrain is slippery and trekking poles and micro spikes are highly recommended during this time of year.
When free flowing, Campbell Falls cascades down 50 feet through a gorge that ends in a swimming hole. When the winter snow melts in the springtime or after a summer rain, the falls are especially thunderous and fast flowing.
This is a fabulous trail the whole family will love to explore. Enjoy hiking and stream fishing. Pets are welcome, as long as they remain on a leash at all times.
With so many different trails and majestically beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Nutmeg state, it's always hard to choose just one as a favorite. What are your favorite waterfall hiking trails and why?
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