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Jelliff Mill Falls
Stamford, Connecticut
Historic mill-dam cascade on the Noroton River near the Stamford/New Canaan line. Roadside view only.
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
Man-made dam cascade at the south end of old Jelliff Mill Pond on the Noroton River. Visible from Jelliff Mill Road through private condo grounds. Entering the water is not permitted.
- Also known as
- Jelliff Mill, Jelliff Mill Dam
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Roadside easyBrookNo swim allowedFairfield countyHistoric mill
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotography
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No swimming
Private property nearby
Slick granite
Limited parking
No lifeguard
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.11894, -73.50839
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From Merritt Parkway Exit 37, follow Lakeview Avenue north to Jelliff Mill Road. The falls sit next to the 'Jelliff Mill Falls' condominium complex.
0.0 miRockPull-off240 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: No public lot. Park briefly along Jelliff Mill Road shoulder; do not block the private condo driveway.
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