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Shelburne Falls
Shelburne, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Shelburne.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about A couple of minutes of roadside viewing near a small brook crossing. (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
- Chittenden 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
Shelburne Falls is a minor cascade on one of the small brooks in Shelburne, Chittenden County. Do not confuse this entry with the far better-known Shelburne Falls in Massachusetts on the Deerfield River -- Vermont's Shelburne Falls is a small roadside feature on a local tributary, not a destination. It is and does not carry a canonical entry in the main Vermont waterfall references; surrounding land is largely private. Expect a brief roadside look from a allowed shoulder; do not cross fences. The cascade runs best within a day or two of rain. For a real Chittenden County day, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Bay Park, and Oakledge Park in Burlington are the area's stronger destinations.
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