π Vermont swimming hole
π Clarendon Gorge
Clarendon, VT Β· Mill River
High cliffs and a deep pool with a rope swing on the Mill River, conserved by the Vermont River Conservancy and now Lower Clarendon Gorge State Forest. Two access points off Rt 7B / River Rd and Rt 103. Avoid the lower falls section (Devil's Gorge) - swimming is not feasible there.
π§ What you'll find: High cliffs, deep pool with rope swing; conserved as a swimming hole by the Vermont River Conservancy; now Lower Clarendon Gorge State Forest.
π₯Ύ Getting there: Two access points: parking near the large concrete blocks off Rt 7B / River Rd (lower gorge pool); Long Trail / Appalachian Trail suspension bridge parking off Rt 103 (upper falls).
β οΈ Safety: Cliff jumping present; avoid the lower falls section (Devil's Gorge) - swimming is not feasible there.
Details sourced from public guides and conservancies. Map pin is approximate - confirm access on arrival.
β οΈ Swim at your own risk: check depth and current before entering, never swim alone, and keep kids within arm's reach.