A wide block waterfall roughly 30 feet high and 52 feet across on the Coginchaug River in Wadsworth Falls State Park near Middletown, reached by a very short walk from the parking area. A separate, taller Little Falls lies elsewhere in the same park.
At 30 ft, it stands above roughly 24% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Coginchaug River. You'll find it in Middlesex, Connecticut. It is protected within Wadsworth Falls State Park (Connecticut DEEP).
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Middletown, the closest town.
When to go: Spring snowmelt and after rain (Mar-May). Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
