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Hockanum Falls
Vernon, Connecticut
15-ft horsetail encircled by Rockville’s old mills, viewed from a roadside pull-off. Private property.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
A 15-ft horsetail on the Hockanum River, fully framed by the old brick and stone mill buildings of Rockville. Private property — view from the roadside parking by the Hockanum Mill.
- Also known as
- Rockville Falls, Hockanum Mill Falls
- County
- Tolland
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
RiverRoadside easyMill historyNo swim allowedTolland county
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyHistory tour
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Private property nearby
Urban runoff
Slick granite
No lifeguard
Algae advisories past
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.84315, -72.49618
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From I-84 Exit 67, follow CT-31 north 1.1 mi into Rockville, then turn left onto CT-74 (East Main Street) to the mill parking on the left.
0.0 miRockPull-off224 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Small roadside lot next to the old Hockanum Mill on CT-74. Step up to the wooden guardrail for the clearest view through fencing.
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