Kent Falls State Park
Park Connecticut park featuring dramatic cascading waterfalls
Kent Falls State Park in Connecticut centers on an 80‑foot tiered waterfall with wooden viewing platforms; visitors hike short trails, picnic and photograph the cascades.
A Connecticut state park in the town of Kent that protects a steep series of waterfalls along Falls Brook. The falls are a local scenic landmark and a frequent stop for sightseeing and picnicking.
A network of paved paths, stone stairways and wooden viewing platforms that run beside the cascade and lead to multiple overlooks. Picnic areas and short woodland trails provide additional recreation opportunities beyond the immediate falls.
Set aside as a state-managed recreation and conservation area to protect the waterfall and surrounding woodland; administration and improvements have focused on trail and viewpoint construction to support public access.
Located in Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, within the town of Kent and accessible from the town center and nearby state routes.
- Viewpoints: A stepped cascade with constructed stairways and viewing platforms that allow visitors to follow the falls and access multiple vantage points.
How to Get to Kent Falls State Park #
From Kent village follow US-7 to CT-341; the park entrance is signed and a small parking area serves the trails and overlooks. The main trail to the falls is well-marked and short (under a mile round trip from the lot).
Tips for Visiting Kent Falls State Park #
- Arrive before late morning to secure viewpoint parking - the falls are visible from the main trail and the upper overlook.
- Bring a camera with a neutral density filter or use a slow-shutter setting to capture the layered cascades.
- On wet days the steps and wooden viewing platforms can be slippery; use caution.
Best Time to Visit Kent Falls State Park #
Autumn for foliage and dramatic color; spring for higher water flow. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Weather & Climate near Kent Falls State Park #
Kent Falls State Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1174 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
