Quechee Gorge

Vermont’s deepest gorge, Quechee Gorge, is by far one of the best places to visit in Vermont and should be included on any itinerary to the Green Mountain State! Formed by glaciers approximately 13,000 years ago, the gorge sits about 165 feet deep below the surface and provides a passageway for the Ottauquechee River. You can cross the Quechee Gorge Bridge, which connects the banks along the Ottauquechee River to view the gorge from above.

The bridge, which has been identified as Vermont’s oldest steel arch bridge, provides scenic views of the gorge and river below. For those seeking a more thrilling experience, there are several rafting companies that offer white water rafting trips along the Ottauquechee River. These excursions provide the unique opportunity to get an up-close look at the gorge’s natural beauty and surrounding area. There are also some walking trails along the gorge that you can check out. If you follow them far enough upriver, you’ll come across the Mill Pond Falls, a dam and artificial waterfall that feeds into the Quechee Gorge.

Location: Quechee, Vermont, United States

Length: 49.7 m

Website: https://dec.vermont.gov/geological-survey/vermont-geology/quechhegorge

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