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John Dees Falls
Waterbury, Connecticut
Hidden Waterbury brook cascade. Short slide, shallow pool, not a destination swim.
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
Obscure tumble on an unnamed Waterbury brook, tucked against a wooded ridge. Short slide with a shallow plunge; flow thins quickly without rain. Viewing only.
- Also known as
- John Dees Brook Falls
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Short hikeBrookNew haven countyQuiet corner
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotography
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Slick granite
Private property nearby
Limited cell service
Steep trail runoff
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.58749, -73.07759
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.3 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Park along the nearest allowed shoulder of the residential street above the ravine and drop in on the herd path toward the brook.
0.3 miRockPull-off355 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: No lot. Use a courteous residential-street shoulder spot; watch for 'no parking' signs.
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