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Carver Falls
Fair Haven, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Fair Haven.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about 5-15 minutes round trip (0.1 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Most visitors come for the view; swimming may be limited or not allowed.
- County
- Rutland 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
Carver Falls is the tallest major waterfall in Vermont (about 80 feet) on the Poultney River at the West Haven / Hampton NY border. From the West Haven area, turn onto Carvers Falls Lane and use the small roadside pull-off. Follow the chain-link fence about 100 feet to the ADA-accessible viewing platform, which overlooks the dam and upper falls. The lower 50-foot plunge is reached via a rough, narrow, sometimes overgrown path from the base of a black tower -- moderate scramble with steep drop-offs, not for kids.
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