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Waitsfield Village Bridge
Waitsfield, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Trail access (A couple of minutes from village parking down to the Mad River below the Waitsfield Covered Bridge.). Near Waitsfield.
At a glance
Overview
Rocky river pools. Plan for about A couple of minutes from village parking down to the Mad River below the Waitsfield Covered Bridge. (0.1 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Water use is often conditional on flow, staffing, and season—double-check before you suit up.
- Region
- Mad River Valley
- Water type
- River pool
Know before you go
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
The Waitsfield Village Bridge swim refers to the stretch of the Mad River right at the Waitsfield Covered Bridge (Big Eddy / Village Bridge) in Waitsfield, Washington County (county stored Unknown and flagged). The covered bridge is one of the oldest in continuous use in Vermont; the river below runs through a rocky channel with cobbles, shallow bars, and a deeper bend pool along the east bank. This is an unofficial swim with no lifeguard, no facilities, and no formal signage. Expect current that picks up quickly after upstream rain along the Mad River corridor and cold water most of the summer. Park in the village lot or on-street and walk the short path to the riverbank. Respect private frontage on both banks. For bigger Mad River swims, Warren Falls (GMNF) and Ward's Hole off VT 100 are the area's stronger destinations.
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