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Higganum Creek Falls
Haddam, Connecticut
Twin man-made spillways at Higganum Reservoir State Park, Haddam. Short gravel-road access; no swim.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
20 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Man-made spillways at Higganum Reservoir State Park on Higganum Creek. One drop sits at the north dam; the other hugs Dish Mill Road. Flat gravel-road walking; viewing only.
- Also known as
- Higganum Reservoir Falls, Higganum Dam Falls
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
ReservoirState parkShort hikeFamily pickNo swim allowedConnecticut river valley
Good for
Waterfall viewingHiking shortFishing bassPhotographyLeashed dogs
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Dam release
Slick granite
No lifeguard
Tick and snake habitat
Cold pool below falls
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.47152, -72.46117
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.7 mi · 20 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From Route 81 in Higganum, turn into the small lot at the base of the dam. Or use the boat-ramp access at 155 Dish Mill Road.
0.7 miRockPull-off200 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Small gravel lot at the dam off Route 81; additional parking at the 155 Dish Mill Road boat ramp. Free state-park access.
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