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Texas Falls has long been a picnic-and-viewing stop along Hancock Branch. This guide does not replace Forest Service signage or seasonal notices.

Hancock Branch here cuts a tight, rocky channel. Flow rises quickly after rain; the gorge is hazardous at high water.

Hancock lies along Route 125 in central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The falls are a short walk from a developed picnic parking area.

Songbirds and common forest mammals are typical. Keep food secured and dogs only where rules allow.

Northern hardwood forest with streamside moss and spray zones. Trampling widens mud and damages roots—stay on the tread.

Pack out all trash, stay on signed routes, and avoid climbing into the gorge. These sites stay open when use stays low-impact.

What looks calm in a photo may be loud and fast after rain. Match your visit to the day’s flow and any posted closures.

• Coordinates target picnic parking, not the falls lip.
• No swimming—fast water and slick rock in a confined gorge.
• Green Mountain National Forest rules apply; hours and barriers can change.