Ayer's Gap Falls

New London County, Connecticut

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: New London County, Connecticut
Access status: Partial guide: parking and trail start official; distance and exact path to this falls not confirmed
The walk: Short walk; exact distance unknown
Ground & access: Wooded gorge with rock outcrops and hemlocks. Stay on designated trails.

The Nature Conservancy: Ayers Gap Preserve

From the traffic light at Routes 32 and 207 in North Franklin, drive east on Route 207 toward Baltic for one mile. Park in the pull-off on the left at the preserve sign, where the trail begins. A blazed trail follows the ridge above Bailey's Ravine; the brook drops over a series of falls in the gorge. CTMQ describes the lower falls as reached by a trail into the woods across the stream.

Plan your visit

Ayers Gap Preserve pull-off on Route 207 into Bailey's Ravine

No source read gives a measured distance from the Route 207 parking to this falls. CTMQ says the lower falls is very close to the trail across the stream.

Wooded gorge with rock outcrops and hemlocks. Stay on designated trails.

Where to start

Small pull-off on the left (north) side of Route 207 at the preserve sign; CTMQ found the lot full with only a few cars.

Timing & water

New England Waterfalls suggests April to November. Flow is lower in dry periods.

Before you go

Free. Open dawn to dusk. TNC does not allow dogs.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

New London County, Connecticut.

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