Mad Tom Brook Falls

Dorset · Southern Vermont

A southern Vermont brook-falls page with regional depth.

Swimming

Not recommended

Access

Short local trail

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Southern Vermont waterfall depth

People building Dorset-area itineraries

Short brook-falls outings

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You want a marquee waterfall

The roadside access feels poor

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Before you go

This should stay framed as a regional add.
Use only obvious roadside arrival space.
Treat the water pin as approximate.
Wet brook rock can stay slick.
Keep expectations set to a modest stop.

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