Fairfax Falls

Fairfax · Franklin County

A clean Franklin County waterfall page with strong coverage value.

Swimming

Not recommended

Access

Short local path

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Franklin County waterfall coverage

Short scenic detours

People who want a simple northern Vermont falls page

Skip

You want a huge hike payoff

The roadside setup feels muddy or unclear

You are hunting for a swim spot

Before you go

This is a smaller local waterfall page.
Keep roadside parking conservative.
Scout the final rock approach before moving closer.
The short approach still gets slick after rain.
Use the water pin as an approximate v1 falls point.

Photos

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