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Fort Hill Brook Falls
Groton, Connecticut
Sheep Farm preserve waterfall in Groton: 10-ft horsetail plus upper cascades via red-blazed trail.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
15 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Two sets of falls at Sheep Farm preserve. Lower is a 10-ft horsetail; upper is a chain of cascades. Follow red blazes from the circular lot. Groton Open Space property; free to visit.
- Also known as
- Sheep Farm Falls, Fort Hill Falls
- County
- New London
- Region
- Mystic Country
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookShort hikeLand trustMystic countryNo swim allowed
Good for
Waterfall viewingHiking shortPhotographyLeashed dogsNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Steep trail runoff
Tick and snake habitat
No lifeguard
Cold pool below falls
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.34635, -72.02738
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.4 mi · 15 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Drive to the Sheep Farm circular lot off Flanders Road. Cross the field, pick up blue/red blazes, bear right onto red toward the falls.
0.4 miRockPull-off17 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Gravel circular lot at Sheep Farm trailhead; room for roughly a dozen cars. Free GOSA preserve access.
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