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Sheldon Falls
Sheldon, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Sheldon.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about A couple of minutes of roadside viewing near the Missisquoi 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
- 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
Sheldon Falls is the dam-affected drop on the Missisquoi River at Sheldon Springs in Sheldon, Franklin County. A small hydro installation controls flow near the falls, so the drop can look big on one visit and run low on the next. This is a viewing-only stop from the public road and bridge near the dam, not a swim; the river above and below carries current and the utility property is fenced. Park on a legal village shoulder 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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