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Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown, CT

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Sports & Outdoors

Wadsworth Falls State Park

A Connecticut state park on the Coginchaug River with trails, a waterfall, and swimming and picnic areas.

721 Wadsworth Street, Middlefield/Middletown, CT 06457 · Middletown, CT

About Wadsworth Falls State Park

Wadsworth Falls State Park sits along the Coginchaug River and was designated a state park in 1942. Visitors can walk or bike about 4.5 miles of trails and view the namesake falls, though swimming and picnicking are not allowed at the Big Falls, which is meant for brief visits. Separate areas provide swimming, picnicking, and fishing in the river's cold waters. Shaded stretches beneath hemlocks and oaks offer a cool place to relax. The park's rocks are roughly 200 million years old and include basalt and sandstone, and it is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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