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Hopp Brook Falls
Bethany, Connecticut
Tiered Bethany cascade on Hopp Brook. Short informal approach; shallow rocky pools.
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
A tiered drop on Hopp Brook in Bethany’s wooded highlands. Short informal approach off a local road; pools are shallow and rocky. Viewing only — no designated swim.
- Also known as
- Hop Brook Falls, Bethany Hopp Brook Cascade
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookMulti tierShort hikeNo swim allowedNew haven county
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Tick and snake habitat
Limited cell service
No lifeguard
Seasonal flow
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.40918, -73.03516
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Pull onto the shoulder nearest the Hopp Brook crossing on a Bethany back road, then walk upstream along the bank.
0.2 miRockPull-off358 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Narrow grass shoulder for 2–3 cars; no signage. Watch for poison ivy near the drop.
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