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Great Unconformity Falls
Cornwall, Connecticut
cascade tied to a Roaring Brook geologic unconformity; no official trail or verified access.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
15 min
Trail difficulty
3 / 5 Moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
An informal name tied to a geologic unconformity on Roaring Brook. Lidar shows boulder and talus cascades rather than a true bedrock falls. No established trail; access status uncertain.
- Also known as
- Roaring Brook Falls, The Great Unconformity
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookObscureGeology interestNo swim allowed
Good for
Nature studyPhotographyWaterfall viewing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Private property nearby
Limited cell service
Slick granite
No lifeguard
Tick and snake habitat
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
42.02601, -73.32816
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.3 mi · 15 min · 3 / 5 Moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
No public trailhead is posted. Refer to land trust easement guidance before attempting; some sources place the feature in Southington.
0.3 miRockPull-off682 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: No verified public parking; nearby roads are residential. Respect any posted conservation easement signage.
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