Burr Falls
Connecticut · 43-foot drop · Paugnut State Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Burr Falls is a waterfall in Connecticut. It drops roughly 43 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Falls (this page) | — | 43 ft | — | — | Free |
| Tunxis Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Colebrook Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Bunnell's Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Burlington Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Beulah Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Burr Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Burr Falls?
Burr Falls is 43 feet (13 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Burr Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Burr Falls is inside Paugnut State Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Is there a fee to visit Burr Falls?
No entrance fee. Paugnut State Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Burr Falls from a major city?
Burr Falls is 3 miles from Torrington (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.8698, -73.0876
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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