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Humaston Brook Falls
Northfield, Connecticut
Obscure Northfield-area tiered cascade on Humaston Brook. Informal approach, seasonal flow.
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
Tiered cascade on Humaston Brook in the Northfield woods of Litchfield Hills. Informal bushwhack off a local road. Flow fades hard by midsummer.
- Also known as
- Humaston Falls
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
BrookMulti tierLitchfield hillsObscureNo swim allowed
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Tick and snake habitat
Slick granite
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
41.68698, -73.07773
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
Drive the back road to the Humaston Brook crossing in Northfield. Park on the shoulder and bushwhack upstream.
0.2 miRockPull-off792 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Dirt shoulder pull-off near the brook crossing; 2–3 cars. No signage.
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