Jay Branch Gorge

Troy · Northeast Kingdom

A tighter Jay-side gorge stop with NEK coverage value.

Swimming

Not recommended

Access

Short brook path

Parking

Limited

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

NEK waterfall and gorge coverage

People exploring northern Vermont back roads

Short dramatic brook stops

Skip

You need formal access and signage

The brook is high and pushy

You want a major named waterfall instead

Before you go

Parking is small and should stay fully clear of the road.
Treat the water pin as an honest v1 gorge point.
This page is more about northern coverage than headline demand.
Scout all footing before moving closer to the brook.
If the corridor feels ambiguous, keep it to a look-only stop.

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