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Beecher Falls
Canaan, Vermont
A quick roadside rapids-and-cascades stop on the Connecticut River at Beecher Falls near the Vermont-Quebec border.
At a glance
Overview
Cascade drop. Plan for about 0-3 minutes (0 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Most visitors come for the view; swimming may be limited or not allowed.
- County
- Essex County
- Water type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Partial
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Follow VT 253 north through Canaan toward the Beecher Falls village and Canadian border crossing. The rapids on the Connecticut River are visible from roadside near the village; use only allowed shoulder pull-offs and stay clear of the US Customs and Border Protection port of entry.
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