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Far Mill River Falls
Shelton, Connecticut
Roadside Far Mill River ledge in Shelton. Industrial surroundings; no swim access.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Roadside ledge drop on the Far Mill River in Shelton. The cascade is visible from the Saw Mill City / Constitution Boulevard bridge, but sightlines are poor and the surrounding lot is industrial. Not a swim pool; shoreline access is minimal.
- Also known as
- Farmill Falls
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Roadside easyFairfield countyRiverPrivate property nearbyNo swim allowed
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotography
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Private property nearby
No lifeguard
Boat wake zone
Tick and snake habitat
Viewing only
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.25593, -73.08927
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From Route 8 exit for Constitution Boulevard, follow Saw Mill City Road in Shelton to the bridge over the Far Mill River.
0.0 miRockPull-off150 ft gain
Parking notes: Unofficial shoulder parking near the bridge — 1–2 cars. Nearby private lots are posted; obey signage.
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