🏊 Vermont swimming hole
🏊 North Branch Cascades
Worcester, VT · North Branch Winooski River
Seven waterfalls and numerous deep swimming holes along the North Branch Winooski, with a wheelchair-accessible nature trail and stone stairways down to the river off Route 12. The north parking area has been closed since June 2024 flooding.
💧 What you'll find: Seven waterfalls and numerous deep holes for swimming.
🥾 Getting there: Two access points along Route 12 (south and middle); 1-mile wheelchair-accessible nature trail; stone stairways down to the river; privy at south parking. Note: the north parking area has been closed since June 2024 flooding.
⚠️ Safety: Cold mountain water; avoid swimming 48 hours after heavy rain.
Details sourced from public guides and conservancies. Map pin is approximate - confirm access on arrival.
⚠️ Swim at your own risk: check depth and current before entering, never swim alone, and keep kids within arm's reach.