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Gorge Cascade Falls
Hamden, Connecticut
Short Hamden ravine cascade near the Mill River; slick rock, informal access, no swimming.
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
Narrow rock-cut cascade in a Hamden ravine above the Mill River corridor. Short informal approach; footing is slick, edges drop fast. Viewing only — no designated swim.
- Also known as
- Hamden Gorge Cascade
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookPlunge poolNo swim allowedQuiet corner
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Cliff edges
Steep trail runoff
No lifeguard
Private property nearby
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.43802, -72.88731
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 on a signed shoulder closest to the ravine rim off Hamden neighborhood roads. Walk in along an unblazed social path.
0.2 miRockPull-off295 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: No formal lot — roadside shoulder only. Do not block mailboxes or driveways in the adjoining neighborhood.
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