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Hatch Brook Falls
Sharon, Connecticut
25-ft Pine Knob Loop horsetail in Housatonic Meadows State Park, Sharon. Seasonal; best after rain.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
20 min
Trail difficulty
3 / 5 Moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
A 25-ft horsetail on a Housatonic tributary inside Housatonic Meadows State Park. Reach it via the blue-blazed Pine Knob Loop Trail. Strongly seasonal — roars after rain, dry in August.
- Also known as
- Pine Knob Falls
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookLitchfield hillsShort hikeState parkNo swim allowedSeasonal
Good for
Waterfall viewingHiking shortPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Steep trail runoff
Cold pool below falls
Downed trees
No lifeguard
Seasonal flow
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.83567, -73.38667
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.4 mi · 20 min · 3 / 5 Moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Park at the Pine Knob Loop trailhead along US-7 in Sharon. Follow blue blazes roughly 0.3 mi to a short scramble down to the falls.
0.4 miRockPull-off599 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Small paved pull-off lot on US-7 at the Pine Knob Loop trailhead. Fills on peak autumn weekends.
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