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Richford Falls
Richford, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Richford.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about A couple of minutes of sidewalk viewing near the Missisquoi in Richford village. (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
- Franklin 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
Richford Falls is the dam-controlled drop on the Missisquoi River in the village of Richford, near the Canadian border in Franklin County. The flow here is managed for hydro and municipal purposes, so the falls can look big on one visit and run low on the next. This is a viewing-only stop from the public streets and sidewalks near the dam, not a swim; the river above and below the dam carries strong current and the embankments are utility-controlled. Park in village lots, walk to the bridge or dam overlook, and stay off utility property. For a real Franklin County swim, Lake Carmi State Park beach in Enosburg Falls and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton are the area's developed options.
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