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Muddy Brook Falls
East Haddam, Connecticut
Small 3–4 ft Muddy Brook cascade near the Salmon River confluence, East Haddam.
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
3–4 ft tiered cascade on Muddy Brook in East Haddam, reached from the road bridge spur near its Salmon River confluence. Small flow, big character at high water. Viewing only.
- Also known as
- Muddy Brook Cascade
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Roadside easyBrookMiddlesex countyConnecticut river valleyShort hike
Good for
Waterfall viewingPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Slick granite
Tick and snake habitat
Limited parking
Shallow pools
Tannin stained
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.47621, -72.33897
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Tiered · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From CT-151 in East Haddam, follow local backroads over the Muddy Brook bridge near the Salmon River; park short of the bridge and scramble up the bank.
0.1 miRockPull-off188 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Gravel shoulder near the bridge fits 2 cars; be careful of traffic on the blind curve.
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