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South Branch Falls
Ripton, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Ripton.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about Five to ten minutes from a shoulder pull-off to the brook. (0.1 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Most visitors come for the view; swimming may be limited or not allowed.
- County
- Addison County
- Region
- Green Mountains
- 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
South Branch Falls is a small cascade on the South Branch of the Middlebury River in Ripton, Addison County, in the Green Mountain National Forest. It is and does not carry a canonical entry in the main Vermont waterfall references. The road network here crosses GMNF land and private parcels, so expect a short roadside look from a allowed shoulder and respect any posted boundaries. The cascade runs best in spring and within a day or two of rain. For a real Ripton-area stop, the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail off VT 125 is a pleasant short walk, and Texas Falls farther east on VT 125 is a stronger scenic destination.
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