Glen Falls

Fairlee · Upper Valley

A stronger Fairlee plunge-falls page with real visual payoff.

Swimming

Wading only

Access

Town forest trail

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Upper Valley waterfall outings

Short hikes with a stronger visual reward

People who want more than a roadside look

Skip

You want an instant pull-off stop

The trail is muddy enough to be annoying

You are looking for a real swim page

Before you go

This is one of the stronger remaining waterfall adds.
Use the town-forest arrival and follow the obvious approach.
The pool is shallow enough that this is not a true swim destination.
Wet gorge rock still deserves caution.
Treat the destination as the plunge and pool area, not the parking.

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