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Gladdings Falls
Chester, Connecticut
Small seasonal Chester cascade with informal trail; flow thins fast after spring.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Low forested cascade tucked off the beaten path in Chester. Rarely more than a trickle outside spring runoff. Access is informal and often boggy. No designated swim.
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookQuiet cornerNo swim allowedObscure
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Limited cell service
Tick and snake habitat
Slick granite
No lifeguard
Seasonal flow
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.73409, -72.71009
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Park at the unmarked pull-off nearest the stream crossing off local roads in Chester; the path to water is faint and follows the brook.
0.2 miRockPull-off55 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Rough shoulder pull-off for 1–2 cars; no signage. Watch for poison ivy on the bank.
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