QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 200 acres
- Trail Mileage: ~0.1 mile to falls
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: moderate
- Sights: 45-foot waterfall
The magnificent waterfall here seems endless! It’s officially 45 feet, but it feels taller that that. The gorge it runs through has high, sheer sides — be careful as you try to peer over the edge to get a glimpse of the falls.
High Peaks Alliance protected this community gem and 200 acres around it in 2026! They are improving the trail and adding bridges and a parking lot.
In 2026, HPA placed two bridges at the top and bottom of the falls, allowing hikers to loop around the incredible spectacle. The best views are on the south side of the falls (cross the first bridge at the top of the falls to access this trail). Both the descent and ascent around the gorge are steep and rooty. When you stand at the top of the falls on the north side, be especially careful — the drop is dramatic and deep!
The pool at the bottom of the falls is shallow and rocky, so not conducive for swimming, just for admiring the power of water and stone. The pretty stream flowing away from the falls consists of a series of small pools and cascades and is worth checking out as well.
The trail to the falls is 0.1 miles and follows the delightful brook that becomes the waterfall. The little loop around the waterfall is about 0.2 miles.
The waterfall is a classic horsetail, meaning the water stays in contact with the rock it flows over.
Directions: The address is 678 Mosher Hill Rd, Farmington. From Farmington, take Industry Road (Route 43) for just over three miles. Turn left on Mosher Hill Road. Go another three miles. The road will change to dirt and cross a stream. A small parking area for two cars is on the left, as well as a shoulder big enough for three cars. High Peaks Alliance created a four-vehicle lot ahead on the right.
