The Mill (Minister Brook)

Worcester · Central Vermont

A small cold-water Worcester brook page with authority value.

Swimming

Quick dip and wad…

Access

Short brook access

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Central Vermont authority coverage

Quick cold-water dips

People comfortable with smaller brook stops

Skip

You want a major destination swim hole

The setup feels too small to bother with

The brook is high after rain

Before you go

This is a smaller brook page and should read that way.
The water will feel colder than bigger river holes.
Use only the obvious roadside arrival.
If the brook is pushy or murky, move on.
Keep expectations matched to a small authority entry.

Photos

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