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Horseshoe Falls

One of Connecticut's most overlooked waterfalls sits roadside in Plymouth, CT along the Pequabuck River—Horseshoe Falls—a human-made curtain waterfall.

Explore Horseshoe Falls

This very short walk leads visitors along the not-so-scenic Canal Street in Plymouth, CT to reach the middle of a bridge that spans the Pequabuck River. Here, you'll find the scenic human-made Horseshoe Falls. Horseshoe Falls, despite being human-made for dam purposes, creates a scenic curtain waterfall when water levels are high.

Note that if you arrive when water levels are lower, like mid-summer or winter, Horseshoe Falls might not completely live up to its name.

Walking to and from the falls is relatively negligible in terms of distance, however, visitors must cross Canal Street from the public parking lot on the south side of the road. Just watch for traffic when crossing.

Parking

Visitors will find a small parking lot at the parking coordinates provided: 41.669405, -72.993277. The lot is large enough to fit less than 10 vehicles as of December 2025.

Pets

Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Horseshoe Falls is a human-made curtain waterfall that looks best when water levels are high, so try to visit after a heavy rain rather than during dry mid-summer or winter stretches.
  • The walk from the parking lot to the viewing bridge is incredibly short, but you will need to cross Canal Street, so keep a close eye out for passing traffic.
  • The dedicated public lot is small and fits fewer than 10 vehicles, and dogs are welcome to join you as long as they stay on a leash.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
7'
Rating
0.0
Added
December 24, 2025
Updated
July 04, 2026

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Total Change
7 ft.
2 m
Ascent
7 ft.
2 m
Descent
7 ft.
2 m
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.669405, -72.993277
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.669405, -72.993277
  3. Horseshoe Falls

    41.669667, -72.993897
    Horseshoe Falls

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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