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Emerson Falls
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Saint Johnsbury.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about 2-4 minutes from the cul-de-sac to the base (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
- Caledonia 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
Emerson Falls is a compact cascading waterfall on the Sleepers River in St. Johnsbury. From I-91 take Exit 21 and head west on US 2 for 0.7 miles, then turn right onto North Danville Road and immediately take another right onto Emerson Falls Road. Follow Emerson Falls Road downhill about 0.25 miles; the falls are on your left as you descend. Park at the small cul-de-sac at the end of the road about 200 feet downstream from the falls and walk back up along the short worn path to the base. The falls are adjacent to the Emerson Falls Business Center, so expect some industrial context around the top of the falls; the best views are from the road bridge or the short river-edge path at the base.
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