Enders Falls
Enders Falls
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Adriana G
94 contributions
Aug 2020
Friday evening around 5 pm . Summer time beginning of August. We didn’t get to see the splendor of the falls due we were in the middle of a very hot season , falls were partly dry, nevertheless we got to enjoy the reflection of the light and some white tails, mostly we were amazed by the size of the boulders and their texture. Dry moss and lichen every where. I felt like an outlander, the zooming sound of the highway bring me some flashlights, I could had been tele-transported at anytime without knowing. Beautiful craft work that stoned stairway that descends down the falls, still needs some finishing touches but almost completed. Its a pity its more than a year and a half and they still working on that section of the park. I kept my steps on the the purple trail as our 7 year old daughter is very intrepid. In the beginning I was in fear of the riffs and the review of the slippery accident a teen ager had months ago, so we left the excitement and the X-treme to my well fitted SOS who was more curious and approached more to the edges . He was in his element and playground. Too many fallen trees in the main trail. Area needs some cleansing, at certain point we stopped to a particular trace and smell. Fact truth we sighted a big feral cat crossing the forest. We are not sure if it was a bobcat but we did noticed the furry beast was short tailed and moving in fast pace, luckily away from us. We decided to back our steps cautiously and alert. Check reality. Thus are hunters. Got back to main parking area where we decided to explore the brook. It was a pleasant walk as we zig zag and scrambled up stream , we stopped at the different water holes. None of them deep at all, not meant for swimming. No mosquitoes. Very few encounters with hikers as the main entrance parking has over a year closed. A gig enormous white quartz stone covered in moss was a delightful encounter. Amazing beautiful black river stones. Will definitely like to return. Is that kind of forest you can be mumbling the colors of the wind. Specially on fall.
Written August 1, 2020
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Laura W
West Granby, CT2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Enders is on RT 219. It is not on Hickory Hill Way! There is a sign at the beginning of Hickory Hill Way saying “Not an entry to Enders”. Drive North n Case Street to 219 and turn R and go about 1/2 mile and Enders is on the right. Enders is closed for repairs and history of air lifting people out from accidents, but people go there anyway...
Written August 8, 2020
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,164 contributions
Jun 2020
I've been to this park a few times over the years, and although it's still temporarily closed (it's been closed for at least a year), I look forward to its reopening. It has a gorgeous waterfall, although it's a challenging hike to get to it. Overall, it's a serene park with trails of various difficulty levels. The trails are clearly marked, although you can also sit back and enjoy the beauty of the forests. This isn't a good park for swimming, though. I don't know what the delay is in reopening this park, given how long it's been closed.
Written June 7, 2020
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GarciaEmelie
Springfield, MA155 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We drove one hour from springfield,ma just to get there and its closed.its fenced off,keep out signs all over..we ran to another family that told us they closed ot due to a bad injury someone had, that a person had to get airlifted out..so do some reasearch before heading out, to see when and if they re-open.
Written July 13, 2019
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Todd B
19 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
A short walk from the parking area will take you to a stream with several waterfalls of differing types and heights as you make your way down stream. Beautiful photo opps. Peaceful and relaxing when you are lucky enough to be alone. Weekends are busy, but falls are still pretty. Look is quite different at different times of year depending on flow in stream, ice formations, fall foliage, etc. When you get close to the stream, the path is a little steep and slippery, but there are plenty of safe access ways.
Written June 3, 2014
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Ump22
Avon, CT119 contributions
May 2016 • Family
I couldn't help but laugh about some of the previous reviews ... some people seem to expect to find a 2nd Yosemite N.P. ... hello, this is a State Forest, not a National Park ... also, obviously some people don't get the point, that this area is mostly left "as is" on purpose, there is no intent to turn it into a mass attraction with facilities and all that stuff, it is simply pure nature ... another funny thing, how can the parking lot be missed ... it is the only parking lot (and the only "open space") along the portion of the road (Rte 219), which cuts through the state forest ... how have they found places before GPS, Google Maps etc. ... oh, and this advice, that rocks are slippery ... what a surprise when you find them in a creek or right next to a waterfall ... and someone felt uncomfortable because he/she saw a family of bears strolling by ... how unusual to see it in a place like that .... hilarious! If that is scary then you shouldn't leave your house at all ...and for sure you shouldn't spend time in the wild.
This is an enjoyable place, when you are looking for something which gives you the feel of untouched and pure nature.
This is an enjoyable place, when you are looking for something which gives you the feel of untouched and pure nature.
Written June 10, 2016
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Emma F
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I would definitely recommend visiting. It's a hidden treasure, not the type of beauty you'd expect in Granby, CT!
There's a handful of waterfalls that cascade down like stairs... A little walk- waterfall- a little walk- waterfall
The only thing is I wish the visitors would be more respectful. There's no graffiti or anything but strewn around are old socks and beer cans. Whenever I go I make sure to pick up after myself and others.
Overall it's great! I'm not reviewing this like a business (because it's not) so theres things out of everyone's control like mosquitoes and dangerous cliffs that I'm not complaining about.
There's a handful of waterfalls that cascade down like stairs... A little walk- waterfall- a little walk- waterfall
The only thing is I wish the visitors would be more respectful. There's no graffiti or anything but strewn around are old socks and beer cans. Whenever I go I make sure to pick up after myself and others.
Overall it's great! I'm not reviewing this like a business (because it's not) so theres things out of everyone's control like mosquitoes and dangerous cliffs that I'm not complaining about.
Written October 7, 2014
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FortWayneDisney52
Fort Wayne, IN30 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We drove an hour today to see these falls. When you pull on Enders Road, it is blocked off. Since google maps did not have the falls on the map, we were not sure where to go. So we hiked down the rocky washed out Enders Rd for about a mile, which was a waste of time. Turned around. Back where we parked there were a couple of people who said the falls were on the other side of 219 but it’s all fenced off and no way to get to the falls. Very disappointed- don’t waste your time or gas!
Written June 24, 2019
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benton2569
Willington, CT723 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
So we drove almost and hour to find out that the park is closed until mid 2019. There are fences and no trespassing signs as you try you enter the parking lot...but you can see where people walked around them and so did we (and so did a few others).
The trail from the parking lot to the falls is either being repaired and or improved but you could still walk to Falls - you just have to be careful in places. The hike is pretty short - less than a mile round trip and has a decent elevation (uphill on the way back).
There are at least 3 different waterfalls and all are just beautiful. The trail offers great views and there are plenty of picture taking opportunities. The trail was icy in spots and we were nervous about the park being closed park so we did not stay nearly as long as we would have liked. If you enjoy nature, solitude and waterfalls you will definitely enjoy Enders Falls - when it is open!
The trail from the parking lot to the falls is either being repaired and or improved but you could still walk to Falls - you just have to be careful in places. The hike is pretty short - less than a mile round trip and has a decent elevation (uphill on the way back).
There are at least 3 different waterfalls and all are just beautiful. The trail offers great views and there are plenty of picture taking opportunities. The trail was icy in spots and we were nervous about the park being closed park so we did not stay nearly as long as we would have liked. If you enjoy nature, solitude and waterfalls you will definitely enjoy Enders Falls - when it is open!
Written March 25, 2019
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littleskunk2
Hudson Falls, NY229 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
This was a very nice little nature walk on a nice day. From the parking lot it is a three minute walk to the first waterfall then you continue on down to see all six. This time of year a few of them weren't very big but still beautiful just the same.
Written September 22, 2014
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Should I be concerned about ticks? Is the entire area wooded or is there open area over your head when walking the paths?
Written May 16, 2021
tatmcm
jump??? i wouldn't do it to risky but you can slide from the rock from a curtain angle. you first have to check were the deep spots are. TOO rocky so i would advise safety
Written July 27, 2016
chrissyb1717
Wallingford, Connecticut
Hi,
I'm going hiking in either July or August here & would like to know if you can go swimming in any of the falls?
Also, I read that falls # 4 was the best, is this true?
What's the best way to get there?
Thanks everyone!
:)
Written June 14, 2016
tatmcm
you can swim in enders falls. i love it there, but there is another one called Dianas Pool closed by too.
Written July 27, 2016
Is there a area you can put down a blanket relax and eat?
Written August 2, 2015
tatmcm
there is the first falls, which i think is the best spot. you can put a blanket a have a nice picnic. my family do it all the time
Written July 27, 2016
For someone who has never been to the area before, what is the best way to get to the parking lot that's near the waterfalls? If I wear to look up the Enders State Forest address, should I just go by that and park at that address or is there another way? Thank you in advance! :)
Written June 18, 2015
When I drop a pin on the parking lot using Google Maps, it comes up as 174 Barkhamsted Rd, Granby, CT 06090. There's only one obvious parking lot area on that road, and that's the parking area for the falls.
Written August 3, 2015
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