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Valley Falls Park
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Town of Vernon Parks and Recreation
Location Entrance:
300 Valley Falls Road
Vernon, CT 06066
Location Phone:
N/A
Type: An entire park
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Difficulty: Moderate (Gently rising terrain with the likeliness to encounter occasional obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Daylight
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 7
Total walking route length: 9 miles
Admission fees:
$5 per car in summer
Location Details
There are 8.5 miles of blazed trails in Valley Falls Park, as well as a playground, picnic pavilion, toilet facilities, and a swimming beach. Portions of the park contain ruins of textile mills and an early trout hatchery, and have been declared a national historic site. A section of the Shenipsit Trail of the Blue-Blazed Hiking Systems passes through the park.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Pond/lake • Beach • Woodland • Wetland • Meadow • Gentle hill • Vista • Historical site |
| Amenities: | • Restroom • Drinking water • Shelter • Picnic • Leashed pets permitted |
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| Access restrictions: | Bicycling, kayaking, and canoeing are not permitted. All dogs must be on a leash. |
 Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail: |
The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System, was established in 1929 by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), a private, non-profit conservation organization. Since that time, the system has grown to include roughly 825 miles of footpaths across Connecticut. The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails are maintained by dedicated CFPA volunteers for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. To learn more about their use, visit the Trail Use Policy page. The Connecticut Walk Book East and West, comprehensive guides to the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, are also available at our online store. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | From I-84, take Exit 66. Go west on the Connector Road and turn left (South) for 1/2 mile onto Tunnel Road. Turn left (East) onto Valley Falls Road for 1 mile. The park will be on the right. |
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Other Items of Interest
| Flora and fauna: | Various wild flowers and birds, including water fowl; mixed growth forest |
| Affiliate Groups: | Friends of Valley Falls; Vernon Greenway Volunteers; Connecticut Forest & Park Association; and Town of Vernon Parks and Recreation |