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Mad River Cascades
Wolcott, Connecticut
Mad River ledge cascades near old mill sites in Wolcott. Short bank-side 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
Short ledge cascades on the Mad River in Wolcott, viewed from bankside paths and the Mill Pond Way corridor. The river powered Wolcott's 19th-century mills. Viewing only.
- Also known as
- Mad River Falls
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Roadside easyRiverNew haven countyHistoric millShort hike
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Slick granite
Urban runoff
Limited parking
Steep trail runoff
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.60998, -72.98787
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 CT-69 in Wolcott, follow Mill Pond Way / Mad River Road to the Mad River bank-side viewing spots.
0.1 miRockPull-off735 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Small roadside pull-off on Mad River Road; 2–3 cars on packed gravel.
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