Kent Falls

With the total height of 250 feet, Kent Falls is situated in the Kent Falls State Park of Kent, Connecticut. The state park is sandwiched in the mountainous pleats of Southern Berkshires of the Litchfield Hills. The recreational park inhabits Kent Falls, along with a series of waterfalls on Falls Brook, which finally meets the Housatonic River. The park has been traced back to the Native Americans who called it “Scatacook” and used it for fishing and camping. It later took the shape of a state park when the area was handed over to the State by the White Memorial Foundation- a pro-environment conservation organization in Litchfield.

The Falls are fronted by the lawn area which is equipped with picnic tables, barbeque grills and restrooms. Suitable for family outing, the area entertains dog-owners and gives ample opportunities for fishing and bird-watching. The park provides several trails for hiking enthusiasts and campers- Kent Falls Red and Yellow Loop Trail, Housatonic River via Appalachian Trail and Kent Falls via Appalachian Trail. In close proximity lie West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Kent Coffee and Chocolate Company, and Kingsley Tavern.