Request to remove connecticut waterfalls southford falls. While the main entrance to the park is in southbury off of route 188, 95% of the park is actually in oxford. There are over a hundred state parks in little connecticut, and beyond sleeping giant, ive only been to a few those with miles of trails on their own or where one of the blueblazed trails passes through. Managed by connecticut s department of energy and environmental protection. Southford falls state park oxford 2020 all you need to.
There is no parking fee at southford falls state park. Southford falls watchtower southford falls state park, oxford metal fire tower 25 feet on unnamed hill not too high this may be the worst tower on my tower list in that it doesnt offer a full 360degree view though it most certainly did at one time and its not very tall. I got the sense that southford falls is low on the state s priority list for budgeting. Southford falls state park, located near southbury in western connecticut, occupies a land of iapetos terrane. Click here for the latest town covid19 news and links. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at.
Southford falls state park, oxford, ct state park site trail map. Southford falls ct new england nature waterfall pictures. The hike to southford falls in connecticut is short and sweet. Southford falls state park southbury oxford april 2, 2011 this page is part of my ongoing series, hikes with my boys. Southford falls state park 763 quaker farms rd oxford ct 06478. Memorial day weekend is the kick off for summer and elizabeth and carmine helped kicked off the summer with their engagement shoot at southford falls state park. The state park offers fishing, hiking, waterfalls, and a covered bridge over eight mile brook. Southford falls state park southford falls state park. Jodi rell today kicked off the upcoming holiday weekend with a visit to southford falls state park in oxford. It is an easy hile on a well marked trail winding up to. Southford falls park in southbury closed to new visitors patch.
Southford falls state park is a public recreation area covering 126 acres in the towns of oxford and southbury, connecticut. Find information about day use in southford picnic shelter, connecticut. A family hike through southford falls state park in oxford, ct. Park in southbury, chatfield hollow state park in killingworth, southford falls state park in oxford, squantz pond state park in new fairfield. Kettletown state park a 220acre facility that offers camping, swimming, hiking and a picnic. Saturday to new visitors after its parking lot reached capacity, according to the state. A visit to this delightful park will grant you quick and easy access to one of the state s underrated waterfalls. The larkin bridle trail fortunately takes you right over the pond, up close to the falls, and along the banks of the brook. It is managed by the connecticut department of energy and environmental protection. The waters that create southford falls in oxford, ct, build up in papermill pond, tumble down large boulders to create the waterfall, then continue on through the woods as eightmile brook. Park, in oxford, ct oxford, connecticut park, mapquest.
Southford falls state park is just a hop, skip, and a jump off of interstate 84 in the towns of southbury and oxford. This lovely, mellow park seems to be overlooked, as ive been here a couple of times and it hasnt been busy either time. Accompanied by department of environmental protection dep commissioner gina mccarthy, governor rell encouraged state. Southford falls state park is a designated trout park. After all, at southbury falls state park you get the bonus of a cool waterfall and. Southford falls state park 175 quaker farms rd, southbury, ct 06488 kettletown state park 1400 georges hill rd, southbury, ct 06488 theodore francis green state airport pvd. Reserve online or learn more about lodging and activities at southford picnic shelter. Land that was once an ancient seabed was forced deep within the earth subducted, turning ancient sediments into a super heated metamorphic rock. Southford is an area of southbury, but 95% of this park is actually in oxford. Southford falls state park is a designated trout park and. Ive never hiked southford falls before but i decided to go while baby wearing my infant son. Southford falls state park, a connecticut state park located near ansonia, bethel and bridgeport. Southford falls state park southbury, new haven county.
Good things, small packages southford falls state park. New york to southford falls state park 2 ways to travel. The falls are pretty much handicap accessible with a nice little bridge over them and a sort of viewing platform on either side of the brook. Located on the oxfordsouthbury line, this 169 acre park is the site of the old diamond match company. Photo about a curved tree near the waters edge at southford falls state park in oxford connecticut in snowy new england. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Copyright 2020 news pro theme on genesis framework wordpress log in. I put together my list of towers in connecticut and i had damian with me. Southford picnic shelter, connecticut find information. The areas that are scheduled to be stocked again on opening day are black rock pond watertown, chatfield hollow state park killingworth, southford falls state park oxford, stratton brook. Spend your day enjoying field sports, or try your luck at catching trout. Southford falls state park closed to new visitor southbury, ct the parking lot is filled to capacity and new visitors arent being allowed to.
The state of connecticut, department of energy and environmental protection deep, bureau of outdoor recreation, state parks division is currently seeking to fill multiple seasonal resource assistant positions with the putnam memorial state park at southford falls state park in southbury oxford, ct. Mystic ct visit historical old mystic for a great weekend getaway. There were also several downed trees along the trail making it a little dangerous while wearing my. Recently hiked to the fire watch tower in this park. Fitness event in oxford, ct by oxford connecticut hiking on saturday, march 21 2020 with 386 people interested. The park has easy trails suitable for young children, fantastic views, a fire tower and a. Ned lamont signed an executive order that gives park officials the power to close parks to additional visitors in an effort to promote effective social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Southford falls was established as a state park in 1932 and has 169 acres.
From the road the falls were quite impressive splashing over schist. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from april until october. Visit southford falls state park on your trip to oxford. There are 2 ways to get from new york to southford falls state park by bus or car. Elizabeth and carmineengagement shoot southford falls. Southbury, ct southford falls state park in southbury is closed to new visitors monday afternoon after the parking lot filled to capacity. Have a day of family fun at southford falls state park. The remains of a mill are evident in the stonework around the top of the falls. Southford falls state park is a designated trout park and is open yearround at no charge. It has hiking trails, waterfalls, a beautiful covered bridge, picnic tables, and a small lake. The first time i saw southford falls i was driving past on my way from waterbury to oxford. Southford falls state park closed to new visitor southbury, ct the parking lot is filled to capacity and new visitors arent being allowed to enter.
At the turn of the century, this was the site of the diamond match company. We drove west out to southbury and oxford for a day of adventure as we like to call it diego from dora the explorer goes on adventures, so it works for damian. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the park on the eight mile river. Southford falls state park 763 quaker farms rd oxford, ct. Apr 4, 20 this pin was discovered by jackie heintz, real estate pro. The highlight was a stop at southford falls state park. Walking southford falls state park connecticut explorer. View 25 photos for 11 hawley rd, oxford, ct 06478 a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,827 sq. Elizabeth and carmines engagement shoot southford falls state park oxford, connecticut. The falls your first impression of southford falls may be that the falls appear artificial. Helping hands supports needs of local organizations and. Southford falls state park connecticut museum quest.
Southbury, ct southford falls state park closed before 10 a. Southford falls state park, oxford southbury ct 50mm f22 with a cokinstyle nd 10 filter. Southford falls state park closed to new visitors monday. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner.
Upon closer inspection, you realize that the rest of the cascades and small plunges below the uppermost falls are completely natural. While it was a nice moderate hike i feel parts of the trail need to be better marked. This isnt the biggest or the grandest park in the state. It offers fishing, picnicking, field sports, hiking, ice skating, cross country skiing and sledding. Southford falls state park is located at 175 quaker farms road, southbury, which is located off i84 exits 15 and 16 in southbury. Southford falls state park state parks, new haven county. Southford falls state park oxford all you need to know. Southford falls watchtower connecticut museum quest. This is, in a way, the perfect state park for me to deal with here on ctmq.
Southford falls state park, a connecticut state park. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. For more information about the southford falls state park please visit the park s state website. Despite the presence of a dam on a major part of the falls, southford falls as a whole seems to please all visitors to the park. Southford falls state park is a hiking, walking adventure located in or near southbury, ct. Southford falls state park is a public recreation area covering 126 acres 51 ha in the towns of oxford and southbury, connecticut.
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