Hatch Brook Falls (Housatonic)

Hatch Brook Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut.  The waterfall is located in Housatonic Meadows State Park.

Hike Length: 0.4 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Housatonic Meadows State Park
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 41.83319,-73.38350
Waterfall GPS: 41.83569,-73.38680

Directions:


From Torrington, head west on CT-4 for about 10 miles and turn left to stay on CT-4 west.  Go 4.7 miles and bear right on US-7 north.  Drive 1 mile and turn left into the Pine Knob Loop Trailhead parking.

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Hike Description:


Pick up the blue-blazed Pine Knob Loop Trail heading into the woods.  After crossing the creek on stepping stones, go left at the split to head up along the brook.  The trail is steep then levels off a bit near a bunch of large mossy boulders.


Look for a path on the left that leads down to the creek at the base of the waterfall.  It's a nice waterfall but rather cluttered with downfall.


Here's a video of the falls.


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