Have a photo from this spot?
Add one for private review. Approved photos do not publish automatically.
Bristol Cliffs Falls
Bristol, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Bristol.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about roadside viewpoint (0 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Most visitors come for the view; swimming may be limited or not allowed.
- County
- Addison County
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
This feature is more commonly catalogued as 'South Bristol Cliffs Falls' (aka 'Hells Half Acre Falls') on the cliff face south of Bristol. It is a low-volume seasonal waterfall best viewed from a distance along the nearest public road; there is no maintained trail into the Bristol Cliffs Wilderness from this side. Bring binoculars and do not attempt a bushwhack up the cliff face.
Notes unlock when you sign in.
See what other visitors noticed, or be the first to leave a short note.