GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.53691,
-72.68604
41°32'13"N,
72°41'10"W
All-terrain chair users should proceed to the Wadsworth Falls State Park main entrance, located at 721 Middletown Avenue, Middletown, at the start of their reservation time.
Please note that the 'big falls' are not accessible from this location (as the trails are too far and too steep for the all-terrain wheelchairs to navigate), and you will have to drive your vehicle to view the big falls - just down the road at the Cherry Hill Road entrance in Middlefield (Rockfall).
Waterfall Parking Lot: 25 Cherry Hill Rd, Rockfall, CT 06481. (GPS Coordinates: 41.526302, -72.696860)
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The waterfalls are located just 230 feet from this parking lot and easily accessible to visitors using wheelchairs.
Attention: Prior to making a reservation, please visit ctparks.com/all-terrain-wheelchairs for important information and safety guidelines. You will need to watch a training video prior to making the reservation. Following the training video, you will receive a pass number for that specific chair type. Entering the pass number is a required step in the reservation process. You will not be able to make a reservation without agreeing that you have watched the training videos, and entering the pass number for the specific chair type that you are trying to reserve.
Current Reservation Availability at Wadsworth Falls Wheelchair Permits:
June 7 - August 31, 2025
- Mondays, 12-3pm
- Fridays, 11am-2pm (not available on Friday, July 4th)
- Sundays, 9am-12pm
Need Assistance? Please email us at deep.stateparks@ct.gov, or call 860-424-3200 for assistance. We will respond to you as soon as we can.
Wadsworth Falls Wheelchair Permits, CT
Description
Located in Middletown and Middlefield, Wadsworth Falls State Park offers great views along the Coginchaug River, and hikes among mature trees. This family 267 acre park has many activities to offer, including hiking, fishing, swimming, biking, and horseback riding.
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Overview
Description
All-Terrain Wheelchairs are now available at this park. Reservations are required, and must be made a minimum of 4 days in advance. Please visit ctparks.com/all-terrain-wheelchairs for more information on how to obtain a permit and watch the required video training.
Located in Middletown and Middlefield, Wadsworth Falls State Park offers great views along the Coginchaug River, and hikes among mature trees. This family 267 acre park has many activities to offer, including hiking, fishing, swimming, biking, and horseback riding.
Geography:
Wadsworth Falls State Park showcases a mix of igneous and sedimentary rocks, primarily the Hampden Basalt and Portland Arkose, both of Jurassic age. The park's geology is characterized by features like differential weathering, cross-bedding, columnar basalt, and basalt vesicles. Most trails are considered intermediate with elevation gains and minor water crossings
Recreation:
Enjoy hiking or biking 4.5 miles of varied trails or explore the park’s namesake falls. For a longer stay, head to the park’s designated swimming and picnic area, fish the cold waters of the Coginchaug River, and relax beneath great hemlocks and noble oak where nature provides her own air conditioning.
Wadsworth Falls was designated as a park in 1942. Please note that swimming and picnicking are prohibited at the Big Falls — it is an area intended for short visits to view the scenic falls.
Facilities:
Bathrooms (May to September), Chemical Toilets, Fishing area, Swimming Pond .
Nearby Attractions:
Millers Pond State Park, Black Pond Wildlife Management Area, restaurants, shops and banks are less than three miles away.
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