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Flat Brook Falls
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Hidden 18-ft Shenipsit Trail cascade in Meshomasic State Forest. Seasonal; best after snowmelt.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
25 min
Trail difficulty
3 / 5 Moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
An 18-ft cascade tucked in Meshomasic State Forest. Reach it via the blue-blazed Shenipsit Trail off Imperial Drive. Best in April–May after snowmelt. Narrow, eroded footing near the lip.
- Also known as
- Shenipsit Trail Falls
- County
- Hartford
- Region
- Greater Hartford
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookShort hikeNo swim allowedHidden gemMeshomasic state forest
Good for
Waterfall viewingHiking shortPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Steep trail runoff
Limited cell service
No lifeguard
Seasonal flow
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.76704, -73.42846
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.6 mi · 25 min · 3 / 5 Moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Park at the Shenipsit Trail crossing on Imperial Drive. Follow blue blazes downstream, then a white-and-blue spur to the falls.
0.6 miRockPull-off538 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Tight shoulder on Imperial Drive near the trail crossing; room for 3–4 cars. Empress Road offers a small alternate pull-off.
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