Distance: 3 miles
Time: 1:45 hours
Vertical rise: 200 feet
Features: Two waterfalls, known as the "Little Falls" and the "Big Falls"
Today we went on our first hike of Project Hike CT at Wadsworth Falls State Park! We had a great time- the weather was great, the park rangers were friendly and the scenery was beautiful! We began our hike on the orange trail, which lead to the big falls (eventually). One of the most interesting features of this park is the Giant Mountain Laurel, which is one of the largest in the state. After crossing two mountain streams, we came to the little falls, which were beautiful. Around the same height as the big falls, the little falls had a significantly smaller water flow, which was great because we could cool off in the falls, but not get soaked.
After we climbed to the top of the little falls, we walked along train tracks to Cherry Hill Road, and actually hiked along the paved road for about 150 yards. Cherry Hill Road crosses over the Coginchaug River, which forms the big falls. The big falls were breathtaking, and we would have loved to jump in. However, we waited to go swimming at the beach near the main parking lot. With lush forests, beautiful waterfalls and sandy beaches, Wadsworth Falls State Park seems to have it all! Can't wait to go back!!!
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