Travel Guide to Valley Falls Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Valley Falls Park, start by entering the address '300 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT 06066' into your GPS or mapping app. From the Connecticut River Valley, take I-84 East towards Hartford. Merge onto CT-30 North towards Vernon. Take the exit for CT-83 North and continue for about 4 miles. Turn left onto Valley Falls Road. The park entrance will be on your left. Parking is available on-site and is free.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, first check the local bus schedule for the Hartford area. You can take CTtransit Bus #84 from Hartford to Vernon. Get off at the Vernon Center stop. From there, it's about a 1.5-mile walk to Valley Falls Park. Head north on Hartford Turnpike, then turn left onto Valley Falls Road. Follow the road until you reach the park entrance. Please note that bus fares may apply, typically around $1.75 for a single ride.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider using a taxi or ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Valley Falls Park, 300 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon, CT 06066' as your destination. The cost will vary based on your starting location, but expect prices to range from $15 to $30 for rides from nearby towns.

• Biking

  For the adventurous, biking to Valley Falls Park is a great option, especially if you are staying nearby. Ensure you have a bike map of Vernon; from downtown Vernon, head north on the bike path that connects to Valley Falls Road. The park is accessible via the bike path, and there are bike racks available for secure parking.