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Glen Falls
Portland, Connecticut
Low Portland-area cascade on a small brook; flashy flow, quick approach from pull-off.
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
Small forested drop on a Connecticut River Valley tributary in Portland. Quick roadside-to-stream approach. Runs well after storms; nearly dry in August. Viewing only.
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookRoadside easyNo swim allowedConnecticut river valley
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyHiking short
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Tick and snake habitat
Private property nearby
No lifeguard
Seasonal flow
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.36486, -72.90467
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
Pull onto the posted shoulder near the brook crossing in Portland; walk upstream a few minutes to the drop.
0.2 miRockPull-off83 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Gravel shoulder for two or three cars; no formal trailhead. Avoid blocking private drives.
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