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Stair Brook Falls
North Branford, Connecticut
Seasonal 40-50 ft staircase on Totoket Mountain, James Valley Preserve. Off the Mattabesett Trail.
At a glance
Overview
A 40-50 ft staircase of plunges, horsetails, and short cascades on the flank of Totoket Mountain inside James Valley Preserve. The blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail passes above; reaching the best angles often requires bushwhacking. Very seasonal.
- Also known as
- James Valley Falls, Totoket Mountain Falls
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Tiered
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 80 in Northford, park at the Bluff Head/Mattabesett trailhead on Route 77, then walk south to the brook crossing.
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