Quechee Gorge Swimming Area

Quechee · Upper Valley

Big scenery, steep trail, and a crowded summer river stop.

Swimming

Wading and swimmi…

Access

Steep gorge trail

Parking

Limited

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Tourists who want a scenic river stop

Families okay with a steep return climb

A Quechee stop with built-in photo payoff

Skip

You want a quiet local swimming hole

The river is high or stained

You are not up for stairs on the way out

Before you go

Start from the visitor center side, not the roadside shoulder.
The return climb feels steeper than the way down.
Water depth shifts with recent rain and release patterns.
Expect company on warm weekends and holidays.
This is better for cooling off than for solitude.

Photos

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