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    3.9 (73 reviews)

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    Wadsworth Falls State Park is a pleasant State Park close to the center of Middletown. The hike to the falls should be manageable for almost anyone. The short walkway down to the falls is steep but there are steps cut into the trail making it relatively smooth. The waterfall is very peaceful and beautiful. Definitely worth multiple visits. There are a few trails, a beach and other park standard features like bbqs and picnic tables.

    Enxhi B.

    Very pretty park with beautiful waterfalls. The signs could be better honestly. Some parts were confusing and not connected so not the safest trails in some spots. Other than that it was nice. There are 2 big parking lots. Some picnic tables with grills by the parking area, before entering the trails.

    Brittany C.

    Absolutely amazing scenic view of the Big falls as well as the Little Falls if you're up for the adventure to find it. The main waterfall itself is gorgeous however if you're willing to hike through out the woods and take a step in to nature, you will not be disappointed. Although the Little Falls is a little tricky to find due to the trail indicators but it is easily able to find!! I couldn't for the life of me find the little falls, but I did....eventually FYI** if you are at the main falls parking and take a left out of the lot, there will be train tracks to the left. Follow those until you see a break in the woods, about 50 feet on your right. This will be across from train tracks take a right up the hill, don't cross tracks!! (there will be another fall and a red house/barn across so you know your in the right spot) Follow the path on the right and it should lead you to the blue path!

    Maria T.

    I'm a novice as far as waterfalls are concerned, and this one was beautiful, but not breathtaking. I think you have to see a truly spectacular view to really give a waterfall a five! But this one was nice because there was a short trail through the woods leading to the main event so the waterfall was an instant gratification experience! There are many other trails for hikers, but I was happy to take the easy walk to the water. The rocks were slippery, and several other nature lovers were taking photos of the falls, so we had to be cautious. We appreciated the rustic natural steps that lead us to the top of the falls so we could get a different perspective. The walkway was enclosed for safety and it was a pretty sight! The water crashing down the rocks into a foamy pool of water and rushing down through the forest brought me an inner peaceful vibe. There were signs with "no picnicking" and a few of them were misspelled which made us chuckle. But overall, we enjoyed our outing to this cool spot!

    Chris L.

    Great adventure, about a 2 hour walk on the main trail. There are 2 different parking lots . We are glad we parked at the one furthest away. It was a nice walk The other parking lot was right there at the big falls. Parking is free for residents.we are from out of town and they do monitor the lot . You have to scan a barcode and it costs 12 dollars to park for the day.

    Bee Bee W.

    Simple easily accessible. I enjoyed the review. I would've enjoyed the hike but only had time to stop in for a short visit

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    Katherine P.

    Wadsworth Falls is one of the more popular state parks in Connecticut, and for good reason. You get a chance to see two waterfalls, there's a pretty extensive network of trails that are hiking and mountain biking friendly, and there's also a swimming area. That being said, it can get really busy in the spring and summer, especially when the falls are going nicely. This is one of the parks that I've seen the most people at when we've been hiking. It's not totally perfect, and could use some maintenance by the big falls area, and some general trail maintenance. There's a lot of erosion, and some of the trails could use some switchbacking or stair building. Still, it's a great park to visit, go for a hike, and have a picnic at.

    Susan R.

    Wadsworth Falls State Park is well known for it's waterfalls, Wadsworth Little Falls and Wadsworth Big Falls. So far I've only visited the big falls that are found on the Cherry Hill Rd entrance. This is a beautiful high volume waterfall fueled by the Coginchaug River. It's approximately 25 feet high and hiking is negligible. You can hear the falls right from the parking lot. Unfortunately the park shows some evidence of people not picking up after themselves, so it's not exactly a get away oasis but definitely a gem of a waterfall.

    Big falls in spring after lots of rain
    Laura S.

    If you're looking for an easily accessible waterfall in CT this is it. But keep in mind everyone else probably had the same idea. On a warm weekend day it'll be packed. You can either drive right up to a parking lot next to the Big Falls or hike from the main entrance. The hike is fairly easy and well traversed path. The orange path is well marked and leads you to the big falls. It's a decent walk but not difficult. After the train tracks you'll see a path to Big Falls where lots of people will be taking selfies instead of actually just watching the waterfall. The main entrance to the park ha as little beach area. So it's nice to go, hike the trails, see the falls, then go back to the 'beach' to relax.

    Crissy R.

    This is a beautiful retreat to come and take your mind off of things. You can opt to do the hike which starts at the park or there is parking right at the falls. From a distance you can hear the large splashing of the waves. Walking down I recommend being careful as the stairs have no railing and can be slick. At first glance I was in awe at how beautiful the falls were. Continuing on, it was overshadowed by the amount of garbage of careless humans. There were also signs that posted no swimming or diving. Unfortunately, people pay no mind and do as they please. Overall, it would be great if the state did something as well as the many visitors to make a difference of such a beautiful place.

    Melissa F.

    Great hiking spot! My friend and I came here today to check it out. Parking was easy and plentiful. You can park either in the lot at the main entrance, in the lot by the falls, or on the road. We parked in the main lot and entered from there. We snapped a pic of the map thinking it would help us along the way...but it did not. It's very easy to lose your way so be mindful of that. Our 3.5ish mile hike ended up turning into a good 5.5 mile workout. It really is a beautiful park, and we liked that there's a number of trails to choose from. If you stick to the main (orange?)trail, it's your regular rocky terrain. If you venture off to the yellow or blue trails though, there are a lot more rocks and inclines. Bring your trail sneakers as your feet will thank you later. While there were people clearly here, it was never crowded, and we frequently found ourselves completely alone...minus some chipmunks, squirrels and birds. Def will be back here to explore some more!

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    A highly underrated pitstop through the CT suburbs, follow the locals and venture down to get some of the best photo ops of the summer

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    Very relaxing place to sit by the falls and chill. The park ranger was extremely helpful

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    Falls are worth seeing, feeling, hearing and having some Awe about nature. Convenient and easy to walk on trails and see the falls.

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    Very nice hiking trail, State park employees not very friendly and looking to find something wrong, so that was no an enjoyable experience.

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    Do I need to bring a grill or does the park have grills in the picnic areas?

    This is NOT a picnic area, NO Swimming Allowed Posted fines. This is a little tiny area not for the masses. It has no bathroom facilities,no trash cans and is dirty. Go to Wadsworth State Park in Middletown to picnic and swim. There are only 10… Read more

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