Wadsworth Falls

Middlesex County, Connecticut

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 30 ft (9 m)
Location: Middlesex County, Connecticut
Access status: State park falls with documented parking; fee at this lot not confirmed
The walk: Short walk; distance not given
Ground & access: Short path. A view over a grassy field and uneven stones is described as wheelchair-reachable by New England Waterfalls.

Wadsworth Falls, CT
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Wadsworth Falls (Big Falls) is a 25-foot drop on the Coginchaug River in Wadsworth Falls State Park. Park in the lot on Cherry Hill Road in Middlefield and walk the short path to the falls. CT DEEP says swimming and picnicking are prohibited at Big Falls; it is for short visits to view the falls. Little Falls is a separate fall on another path and is not covered here.

Plan your visit

Wadsworth Falls State Park parking area on Cherry Hill Road, Middlefield, short walk to Big Falls

CTMQ describes the Cherry Hill Road parking area as serving these falls and spent about ten minutes there. No measured distance found.

Short path. A view over a grassy field and uneven stones is described as wheelchair-reachable by New England Waterfalls.

Where to start

Parking area on Cherry Hill Road, Middlefield. The main park entrance is on Route 157 (721 Wadsworth Street).

Timing & water

Park open daily 8:00 a.m. to sunset per CT DEEP.

Before you go

CT DEEP fees: free for Connecticut-registered vehicles; out-of-state vehicles $10 weekdays, $15 weekends and holidays. Whether the Cherry Hill Road lot charges was not confirmed.

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

Middlesex County, Connecticut.

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