Roaring Brook Falls
Cheshire · Greater New Haven
Roaring Brook Falls is a Cheshire waterfall hike with on-street parking at the end of Roaring Brook Road and a trail that feels more like a real outing than a quick roadside stop. It is a better fit for walkers than casual scenic drivers, especially when wet weather makes the rock and dirt trail more demanding.
Key facts
Swimming
This is a waterfall-viewing stop first. Treat the water as scenery, not as a swim destination
Access
Trailhead hike to a waterfall
Parking
Calm
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip if, before you go
Good fit
Short Cheshire waterfall hikes
Visitors who want a quick but nontrivial trail outing
People comfortable with rocky, steep, or uneven footing
Skip
You want a wide, easy parking lot
Recent rain has made the trail muddy or slick
You need a flat, stroller-friendly scenic stop
Before you go
- Drive to the end of Roaring Brook Road and use the small trailhead parking area.
- Stay on the Orange Trail and follow the signed waterfall route.
- Watch for rocky and steep sections on the approach.
- If the lot is full, do not assume there is roomy overflow parking nearby.