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Rippowam Falls
Stamford, Connecticut
Low Mianus River ledge drops reached by a 1-mi loop inside Mianus River Park on the Stamford-Greenwich line.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
30 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Low ledge drops on the Mianus River inside Mianus River Park along Stamford's Greenwich border. Easy ~1-mile loop follows the river past old millstones and dam remnants. City water source upstream — strictly no swimming.
- Also known as
- Mianus River Falls
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
WaterfallRiverFairfield countyPark loopNo swim allowed
Good for
Waterfall viewingHiking shortPhotographyBirdwatchingLeashed dogs
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
River current
Slick granite
No lifeguard
Drinking water watershed
Algae advisories past
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.05065, -73.54596
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 1.0 mi · 30 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From Merritt Parkway exit 34 follow Cognewaugh Road into Mianus River Park's Stamford entrance on Merriebrook Lane.
1.0 miRockPull-off17 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved Merriebrook Lane lot fits about 25 cars; free, locked at dusk, fills on spring weekends.
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