🏊 Vermont swimming hole
🏊 Quechee Gorge
Hartford, VT · Ottauquechee River
Swim the Ottauquechee River at the base of Quechee Gorge, Vermont's 'Little Grand Canyon,' accessed via the state park; steep walls and cold, swift water demand caution.
💧 What you'll find: Swimming at the base of Vermont's deepest gorge, the 'Little Grand Canyon'; state park setting.
🥾 Getting there: Access via Quechee Gorge State Park off US 4; trails lead down to the Ottauquechee River at the base of the gorge.
⚠️ Safety: Steep gorge walls and cold, swift water; check currents and depth, and stay on marked trails.
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.