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Cavendish Gorge
Cavendish, Vermont
Gorge pools. Limited shoulder parking—arrive early or carpool. Near Cavendish.
At a glance
Overview
Black River gorge in Cavendish near the hydropower corridor—short foot access per recreation summaries; cold slick bedrock and dam infrastructure nearby. Swi…
- County
- Windsor County
- Water type
- Gorge
- Swim feature type
- Gorge pool
Know before you go
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Cavendish Gorge is an unofficial access point on the Black River near the Cavendish hydro facility; New England Waterfalls explicitly states that swimming is 'Not Possible and/or Prohibited' here because the gorge walls are too steep. Visitors typically park near a (sometimes-locked) gate and follow a grassy path about 0.4 miles upstream. Downstream the Vermont River Conservancy's Cavendish River Corridor Easement is CLOSED to the public. Treat this primarily as a viewing stop; do not attempt to climb down into the gorge.
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