Trail Head Directions

Plot best route to South Main Street in Beacon Falls, off exit 24 on Route 8. Go north to Iron bridge over Naguatuck river (Depot Street). Immediately after bridge, turn right onto Lopus road and go over railroad bridge. Immediately after railroad turn right onto Cold Spring Road. Follow Cold Spring Road. It will turn into a narrow dirt road and parallel the railroad tracks. Road will fork to go to a trail head on left, Continue to right down hill and cross a bridge next to railroad tracks. Park your car in clear area on left after crossing bridge. Trail starts on other side of brook from parking area.

Hiking Directions

The trail starts at the bridge over Spruce Brook, from the south bank. The trail is not very difficult. It proceeds up parallel to the brook with speculator views of the brook below you.. After about a 10 minute walk you will come to the falls. Be sure to continue along the trail further. There are many other smaller falls, cascades and pools.

Latitude / Longitude: 41.45667 / -73.06444