Kent Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 250 ft high | Connecticut
0.84 mi round trip
Kent Falls Hike at a Glance
The Kent Falls hike via the Kent Falls Steps Trail is 0.84 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 250 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Kent Falls Steps Trail |
| Distance | 0.84 mi round trip |
Your time: about 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 160 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.84 mi distance for this hike is verified (ctparks.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Kent Falls
Kent Falls is a waterfall in Connecticut, about 250 feet high, on land managed by Connecticut DEEP (Kent Falls State Park). Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Kent Falls Steps Trail: 0.84 miles round trip, from Kent Falls State Park parking area. Distance from ctparks.com.
Before You Go
- Out-of-state vehicles pay $15 on weekends and holidays. (ctparks.com)
- Pets are allowed on leash in picnic areas and on hiking trails. (ctparks.com)
- No entry into the water or swimming is allowed. (ctparks.com)
- There is an ADA-accessible path at the base of the falls. (ctparks.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Connecticut DEEP (Kent Falls State Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Kent Falls?
The Kent Falls Steps Trail to Kent Falls is 0.84 miles round trip.
Where does the Kent Falls hike start?
It starts from Kent Falls State Park parking area.
How tall is Kent Falls?
Kent Falls is about 250 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Kent Falls?
Out-of-state vehicles pay $15 on weekends and holidays.
Are dogs allowed on the Kent Falls trail?
Pets are allowed on leash in picnic areas and on hiking trails.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Kent Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- ctparks.com
- Distance
- ctparks.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Kent Falls.