Vermont · Waterfalls

Thundering Brook Falls

Swim: no. Risk: high if you leave the boardwalk—cold, uneven brook. Wheelchair-accessible boardwalk near Killington to a modest falls on Thundering Brook; short nature stop only—stay on the walkway.

Short boardwalk falls on Thundering Brook—viewing only, not a swim hole.

Killington · Rutland County

First Time Here

Park at the River Road Fork trailhead and follow the short boardwalk toward the brook. The experience is quick, accessible by boardwalk standards, and oriented to viewing—not wading in the channel.

Brook water is cold and the corridor is sensitive. Swimming and scrambling off the walkway damage habitat and put you in fast, uneven water.

Should You Go

Good for

  • A very short, gentle outing when you want forest and moving water without a long hike
  • Families who will stay on the boardwalk and keep kids close
  • AT section hikers passing through who need a calm water break

Skip if

  • You want a swimming hole or deep wading pool
  • You plan to leave the boardwalk to enter the brook—unsafe and inconsistent with this site’s use
  • You need guaranteed solitude on summer weekends—parking can fill

Site Note

Green Mountain National Forest postings and seasonal maintenance can change. Treat official notices as final.

Map & Trail

Coordinates point to the River Road Fork trailhead parking—not the falls themselves. Follow the signed boardwalk from the lot.

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  • Very short out-and-back by trail standards; boardwalk may be slippery when wet.
  • Winter conditions differ; ice and snow maintenance varies.

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