Kent Falls State Park

Route 7

Kent

860-927-3238 c/o Macedonia Brook State Park

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – sunset

Parking Fee:

Weekends/ Holidays: in-state $7; out-of-state $10

Directions:

From the North - Pittsfield and Great Barrington, MA areas: travel south on Route 7 into Kent, CT. The park is located along Route 7 approximately 3 miles south of the intersection with Route 45, and approximately 4.5 miles north of the village of Kent.

From the South - Greater Danbury area: travel north on Route 7 into Kent, CT. The park is located approximately 4.5 miles north of the village of Kent.

From the East - Hartford area: travel west on I-84, take Exit 39. Continue west along Route 4 to the intersection with Route 118 in Harwinton. Drive west along Route 118 to the intersection with Route 202 in Litchfield. Turn left onto Route 202 and travel west for about 7 miles to the intersection with Route 341. Turn right onto Route 341 and travel to the intersection with Route 7 in Kent, CT. Turn right (north) onto Route 7 and the park will be located approximately 4.5 miles ahead along Route 7.

Kent Falls State Park

Kent Falls State Park

The dramatic waterfall is the main feature at Kent Falls State Park, located in the northwest corner of Connecticut. The cool waters of Falls Brook ultimately descend 250 feet over a quarter-mile range, creating breathtaking views that more than 107,000 people visit each year. A recent $1.1 million renovation project affords safer and improved viewing of the falls, which is divided into upper and lower areas. With handicap access, even more visitors can now enjoy views from a new stone terraced area at the base, or traverse the redesigned trails that create spectacular and pleasant hikes to the summit. The cascade flow at Kent is normally heaviest in the spring when the winter snow is melting. However, the falls can be dramatic any time of year, particularly after substantial rainstorms. In the winter, the waterfall becomes a huge ice sculpture while during the fall foliage season, striking leaf colors provide a beautiful backdrop. Kent Falls State Park is one of Connecticut's oldest State Parks and was acquired in 1919 through a gift of 200 acres from the White Memorial Foundation. Additional donated parcels and purchases have increased the size of the park to 307 acres. Besides the falls, there are other attractions at the park including a reproduction covered bridge built in 1974, a well-stocked brook at the base of the falls with excellent trout fishing, and an open field area perfect for a variety of sports and picnicking.

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Picnicking
• Scenic Vistas