Kent Falls
Kent, Connecticut
A waterfall in Kent, Connecticut, managed by Kent Falls State Park, Connecticut DEEP. Kent Falls Steps Trail.
Short walkNo swimmingNo licensed photo found yet.
About Kent Falls
Overview
- Waterfall heightWater cascades 250 feet down to the Housatonic River; the big fall plunges about 70 feet (CT State Parks).
- Hike detailsKent Falls Steps Trail: 0.84 mile out and back; stone stairs wind 0.25 mile up along the falls (CT State Parks).
- ParkingPark lot at 462 Kent Cornwall Road (US 7), Kent (CT State Parks).
- PetsPets on leash (CT State Parks).
- SeasonOpen daily, 8:00 a.m. to sunset (CT State Parks).
No sourced map point for this falls yet.
Managed by: Kent Falls State Park, Connecticut DEEP
The Hike
- Route
- Kent Falls Steps Trail: 0.84 mile out and back; stone stairs wind 0.25 mile up along the falls (CT State Parks).
- Difficulty
- Moderate; short but steep. ADA-accessible path at the base of the falls (CT State Parks).
Facilities
- Parking
- Park lot at 462 Kent Cornwall Road (US 7), Kent (CT State Parks).
- Fees
- No parking fee for Connecticut-registered vehicles (Passport to the Parks); out-of-state vehicles $10 weekdays, $15 weekends/holidays (CT State Parks).
Tips & Safety
- Swimming
- No. No entry into water or swimming (CT State Parks).
- Pets
- Pets on leash (CT State Parks).
- Season
- Open daily, 8:00 a.m. to sunset (CT State Parks).
Safety
- Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
- High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
- Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
- Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.
Not verified
No managing agency publishes: Formal difficulty rating. We leave these out instead of guessing.