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Knife Shop Falls
Litchfield, Connecticut
Historic Bantam Knife Shop cascade on the Bantam River, Litchfield. Short roadside view.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
5 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Remnant mill-race cascade on Bantam River in Bantam (Litchfield), beside the old Bantam Knife Shop foundations. Thin summer flow; flood-of-spring shows its real drop. Viewing only.
- Also known as
- Bantam Knife Shop Falls
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Roadside easyRiverLitchfield hillsLitchfield countyHistoric mill
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Slick granite
Private property nearby
Limited parking
Historic ruins nearby
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.69848, -73.10270
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From US-202 in Bantam village, turn onto Old Turnpike / Smith Hill near the Bantam River and follow the short approach to the mill-site viewing area.
0.1 miRockPull-off661 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Tiny gravel pull-off near the mill ruins; best for 2–3 cars. No facilities.
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