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Burnhams 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 2-5 minutes (0.05 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
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Burnhams Falls is the historical / World Waterfall Database name for the same 25-foot three-tiered waterfall on Baldwin Creek that is catalogued elsewhere as Bristol Memorial Park Falls (see the bristol-memorial-park-falls entry). It sits about 5 miles east of Bristol village on VT 17. The Town of Bristol currently lists Memorial Park as CLOSED: the stairs and bridge that gave the best waterfall view have been removed for safety. Respect the closure and do not attempt to descend into the chasm.
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