Wild Swim Atlas

Great Falls

Falls Village, Falls Village, ConnecticutWaterfall pool on Housatonic RiverPublic swimming access

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Great Falls is a waterfall on the Housatonic River near Falls Village.

Water
Waterfall pool, Housatonic River
Facilities
Picnic area, canoe launch

Getting there

Access is available by the Appalachian Trail, from the picnic area near the FirstLight power plant, and from the canoe launch near Route 7 and Route 112.

41.9628, -73.3708

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