Kent Falls State Park

Kent Falls State Park is a beautiful location to take in the wonders of nature and get away from the humdrum activities of everyday living. The park is located in the northeastern section of the town of Kent. The primary draw in the park is its series of waterfalls on a mountain stream known as Falls Brook. The stream begins in the town of Warren and flows west to the big fall where it plummets approximately 70 feet in a spectacular cascade. There is significant indication that Native Americans utilized the area for camping and fishing. In the colonial times mills were built along the brook. The 295 acre park offers a relatively easy but fairly steep hiking trail up to the waterfalls. Caution is recommended when traversing the slippery rocks along the way on the quarter mile trip up to the falls. The water flow in the park is normally heaviest in the springtime when the winter snows begin to melt. The fall season with its magnificent foliage is one of the more popular times of the year to visit the park. The park facilities include bathrooms, pedestal grills, picnic tables. The park is open daily from Memorial Day weekend until the end of October. Trout fishing within the park is a popular activity throughout the year.