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Tunxis Falls
Winsted, Connecticut
13 ft dam-cascade on the Still River, Winsted. Fully private property, no public access.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
no_public_access
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Difficult
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
A roughly 13 ft dam-and-cascade on the Still River in Winsted, on fully private property. Historic postcards mark the site but public access is not permitted. Trespassers are turned away; view only from public roadway if visible at all.
- Also known as
- Tunxis Falls Dam
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Editorial tags
WaterfallPrivate propertyLitchfield hillsNo accessHistoric
Good for
PhotographyWaterfall viewingHiking short
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Private property
No trespassing
No swimming
Dam hydraulics
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.92539, -73.06884
Parking: Pull-off · Difficult · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · no_public_access · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Rock surface · Attraction: Waterfall · Cascade · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Site sits on private property near Rowley Street/Main Street in Winsted. No public access — do not enter.
0.0 miRockPull-off728 ft150 ft gain
Parking notes: No public parking. Private property with no-trespassing signage.
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