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Hatch Brook Falls

Litchfield County, Connecticut

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
30 ft (9 m)
Location
Litchfield County, Connecticut
Access status
Published trail route and trailhead parking documented
The walk
Waterfall Hero lists a hike length of 0.4 miles
Ground & access
Steep in places. Stepping-stone brook crossing. The rocks around the falls are very slippery, and fallen trees lie at the base.
Waterfall Hero: Hatch Brook Falls (Housatonic)

Hatch Brook Falls is a 25-foot seasonal horsetail in Housatonic Meadows State Park. Take the blue-blazed Pine Knob Loop Trail into the woods, cross Hatch Brook on stepping stones, and go left at the split to climb along the brook. The trail is steep, then levels near large mossy boulders. Look for a path on the left down to the base of the falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Pine Knob Loop Trail parking on US 7 to Hatch Brook Falls

Waterfall Hero lists the hike length as 0.4 miles and does not say whether that is one way or return. The full Pine Knob Loop is longer and is not needed to see the falls.

Steep in places. Stepping-stone brook crossing. The rocks around the falls are very slippery, and fallen trees lie at the base.

Where to start

Pine Knob Loop Trailhead gravel lot on the west side of US 7, about 1 mile north of the CT 4 junction at Cornwall Bridge. Trailhead GPS 41.83319, -73.38350.

Timing & water

Hatch Brook is seasonal and runs best during snowmelt or after rain.

Before you go

DEEP lists the park as free; fees apply only for camping. Dogs must be on a leash on trails.

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

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Waterfall location

Litchfield County, Connecticut.

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