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Wells River Falls #3
Wells River, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Wells River.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about A couple of minutes of sidewalk viewing in the village of Wells River. (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
- Orange 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
Wells River Falls #3 is the lowest drop in the numbered sequence on the Wells River in the village of Wells River, a village within the town of Newbury, Orange County (stored town flagged). Closest of the three to the Connecticut River confluence; flow here is tight and dam-affected. This is a village viewing stop, not a swim. Park in village on-street or municipal parking along US 5 and walk between the three drops along the corridor. For a real Orange County swim, the Union Village Dam recreation area in Thetford is the canonical destination.
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