Wadsworth Falls State Park, State park and waterfall area in Middlefield, Connecticut.
The 285-acre park features two waterfalls, with Big Falls dropping 30 feet over basalt rock and Little Falls descending 40 feet over sandstone.
Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth developed the property as part of his Long Hill estate before the Rockfall Corporation transferred 267 acres for public use in 1942.
The park stands as a testament to Connecticut's commitment to natural preservation, with 130 acres designated as part of the National Register of Historic Places.
The park provides 4.5 miles of trails for hiking and biking, designated swimming areas, and fishing opportunities in the Coginchaug River throughout the year.
The park's geological formations reveal 200-million-year-old rocks from the Pangea period, featuring distinctive basalt and arkose formations with visible weathering patterns.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1942
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Wadsworth-Falls-State-Park
GPS coordinates: 41.53560,-72.67610
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
Connecticut combines different landscapes from the coast to the mountains with a range of historic sites. The region includes state parks with waterfalls like Kent Falls and Wadsworth Falls, extensive forested areas, and conservation lands. Visitors can hike through White Memorial Conservation Centre, climb the tower at Haystack Mountain, or explore the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Historic sites include Gillette Castle in East Haddam, which sits above the Connecticut River, and the Glass House in New Canaan, a significant example of modern architecture. Weir Farm in Wilton documents the life of American artists, while Fort Trumbull in New London preserves the region's military history. Saville Dam in Barkhamsted shows early engineering achievements in water management. Coastal areas provide access to beaches like Walnut Beach in Milford and Greenwich Point Park. Inland lie several state parks with trails and lakes, including Burr Pond, Candlewood Lake, and Black Rock State Park. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill preserves tracks from prehistoric times, while Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford presents plant collections.
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