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Kent Falls State Park

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Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 0.3 miles / 0.5 km
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Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Forest - Historic Site - Scenic Views - Waterfalls
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Description:

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Kent Falls Trail winds 1/4 mile up along the falls. Although not difficult to walk, it is steep. There are many scenic vantage points that can be enjoyed along the trail.

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Latitude: 41.776528556 degrees / 41° 46.592' / 41° 46' 35.50"
Longitude: -73.4184551239 degrees / -73° 25.107' / -73° 25' 6.44"
Location: Kent, Connecticut, United States
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From the North – Pittsfield and Great Barrington, MA areas: travel south on Route 7 into Kent, CT. The park is located along Route 7 approximately 3 miles south of the intersection with Route 45, and approximately 4.5 miles north of the village of Kent.

From the South – Greater Danbury area: travel north on Route 7 into Kent, CT. The park is located approximately 4.5 miles north of the village of Kent.

From the East – Hartford area: travel west on I-84, take Exit 39. Continue west along Route 4 to the intersection with Route 118 in Harwinton. Drive west along Route 118 to the intersection with Route 202 in Litchfield. Turn left onto Route 202 and travel west for about 7 miles to the intersection with Route 341. Turn right onto Route 341 and travel to the intersection with Route 7 in Kent, CT. Turn right (north) onto Route 7 and the park will be located approximately 4.5 miles ahead along Route 7.

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Name: Kent Falls State Park Map
Link: http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/stateparks/maps/kentgis.pdf

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Created by msh on 10/07/2008
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