Vermont · Waterfalls

Texas Falls

Swim: no (not a swimming destination). Risk: entering the gorge for swimming would be extreme—fast water and slippery rock. Short GMNF picnic walk to a rocky gorge on Hancock Branch; viewing from designated paths only.

GMNF picnic loop to a rocky gorge—no swimming; stay on the trail.

Hancock · Addison County

First Time Here

Start from the Texas Falls picnic area off Texas Falls Road. The loop is short, family-friendly in good weather, and built for viewing—not for entering the gorge as a swim hole.

Water moves fast through the slot; rock is slick and drops are abrupt. Treat signage and barriers as final.

Should You Go

Good for

  • A quick Hancock-area stop paired with other Green Mountain National Forest day plans
  • Viewing waterfalls and practicing Leave No Trace on a short, signed loop
  • Visitors who are fine with paths and overlooks only—not pool swimming

Skip if

  • You want a designated swimming area or deep wading pool
  • You plan to climb or swim in the gorge—this site is unsafe for that use
  • You need stroller-smooth access everywhere; some tread and stone remain uneven

Site Note

Forest Service rules, seasonal closures, and barrier placement can change. This page is independent—check official GMNF notices before you go.

Map & Trail

The map pin is at the Texas Falls picnic area parking—not the waterfall lip. Follow the signed loop from the lot.

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  • Short loop with stairs and stone in places; ice and high water change safety seasonally.
  • Stay behind barriers and on durable surfaces—shortcuts damage banks.

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