Quechee Gorge State Park

Always my favorite place to visit while in Vermont. This time we didn’t hike it but when we do it’s beautiful.

Wonderful place to camp! Our family camped at site #11 and had a great time, the site was very large, and quite close to the bathrooms, it’s deceiving on the map how close it really is! The bathrooms were really great. and I’ve seen a lot! They were very clean, and the ones near the field are nicer still! Staff was very helpful and kind! The hike to the gorge from the campground is steep but really beautiful and fun, we did it with two young kids! The entire campground was clean, we were really impressed with this place! I would recommend in a heartbeat!

We stopped by after going to VINS, which is practically next door. Easy enough «hike» down to the gorge and also the opposite direction to the dam. Took about an hour, including time for pictures and a little play time in the gorge. Additional trails if you wish to make more of a day of it. But definitely worth just parking near the bridge for some quick snapshots if you are passing through.

Superb Spring visit to Quechee Gorge. We were thinking about going skiing as the morning started frosty and sunny. Then the weather turned warm and beautiful. The ski plans were shelved and we walked the beautiful town of Woodstock, then stopped by Quechee Gorge’s visitor center and it was open. So we went hiking instead.
With absolutely beautiful weather, cool temperatures and a dry trail, we hiked three miles to both the Southernmost part and then backtracked to the visitor center and then north to Dewey’s Pond and took pictures of the 2 Megawatt Hydroelectric plant that was running at full capacity. Walked up the river to a quiet spot where Tango, my awesome Black Lab, could go for a swim. Then we came back to one of the many picnic tables to enjoy our prepared lunches, augmented by a quick trip to the Cabot store to pick up some awesome cheese and chocolate.
The only unattractive part of the trail is the safety galvanized fence to keep people away from the cliff. Should there be a rebuild, it should be substituted with a more attractive barrier. Undoubtedly the fence is needed as the cliff is quite dangerous, it could be made more into something that blends with the environment instead of looking like an eyesore.
The photos we took were absolutely magnificent.

Love this place. A quick stop on the way to Stowe. Definitely a must see.

Absolutely beautiful in the fall with the changing fall color of all the trees. The tails are easy to hike, even for senior citizens.

Definitely worth a quick stop if you’re passing thru the area. Cool view from the bridge– walkways on both sides so be sure to check out both the upstream and downstream vistas!
Little bit of a (easy, covered) trail btwn the the roadside market/​ice cream stand, under the bridge, and over to the visitor’s center (which was closed when we were there) on the other side of the highway. There was a picnicking area nearby too, but unless you’re on the bridge it’s difficult to see down into the gorge.

Great views with easy walking trails. Trails are on east side of gorge. You can park on west side and walk over bridge to get to them. Dam trail was easy and less than a mile round trip with some uphill walks. The down the gorge trail was about a mile trip but it is pretty hard in spots. It was well worth the walk. Everyone was soaking their feet in the river after the hike down.

This is a really awesome place to go with family (people take their strollers here too). Well taken care of path. Not difficult at all. In the gorge, it’s neat to walk on the rocks and wet your feet or go for a swim.

Nice wide trails dogs loved the walk
Best views in the area
You should make a point to stop by

Oh man. So gorgeous. Photos don’t do it justice. We used to drive through Quechee probably 2 – 3 times per year to visit my grandparents and we always stopped to peek over… it’s amazing!

We only spent a short time viewing the gorge but it was beautiful and would love to spend more time in the future hiking around and checking out the shops

We stopped here while on our VT roadtrip.
I am by no means a «hiker,» but I thoroughly enjoyed my time @ Quechee Gorge State Park. We stopped in at the Visitor’s Center and inquired about the trail; the man who assisted us was very congenial and helpful. From there, we took the path to the bridge and the gorge area. We both had on sandals and were fine with the trek. The path was wide, flat, and well-​marked.
Across from the Visitor’s Center is a cute mini-​village with a bunch of shops.
You don’t need a large amount of time to spend here, but it is a good stopping point if you’re in the area.

Remarkable clean and family friendly campground. The backwoods hike from the campground to the gorge was fun and adventurous. Our kids our older, smaller kids would have difficulty and should take the easier trail from the front of the campground. It’s a must see, the water is warm!
No bugs — very quiet during the week — we couldn’t hear anyone from site 31. By Friday it got busy and with more people and voices. But still no complaints here. You have to visit the cabot cheese place down the road from the campground and sample 20 different cheeses… so much fun.
Showers are .50 cents for 5 minutes so bring quarters. Restroom area was newer with stone floors and beautiful wood panel ceilings. Run by solar too! Campsite was pine bed with crushed gravel for the car. Very large sites.

Great camping spot. Dog friendly, large private sites, well-​maintained, clean bathrooms and showers, insanely friendly and helpful staff, reasonably priced and very pretty grounds. Remarkably un-​buggy too, which was pleasant.
The only downside was that it was loud at night. When I’m camping with a group, I know we are just as loud. But, when it’s just me, my husband and our 2 dogs, I don’t want to hear other loud groups. They weren’t even that bad really, just singing campfire songs and playing games and getting a bit rowdy. I know you find that at a lot of places but it was still a bit disappointing.
The campground is connected to the Quechee Gorge trails so we hiked that, which was nice. The Gorge itself is very cool and you can go down into it but the views are not as impressive this time of year with the water being so low. Views are much better in early spring when there’s a lot of snow run-​off (which there was not this past spring). I would definitely camp here again.

I was in Vermont on a business meeting and had some free time. I searched and searched for something to do in the local area and I could not find anything to do. Then I discovered the Quechee Gorge and boy am I glad that I did. Start at the visitors center and walk along the trail that takes you to the Gorge. If you take a left, you walk down a fairly steep (but easy) trail down to the bottom of the gorge. If you take a right, you will walk past the bridge that spands the two sides of the gorge and in about .3 miles, you will arrive at the dam that controls the flow of the water. Wear good shoes, not sandals. The scenery is absolutely beautiful!

Definitely worth the short hike! It was a little tricky with the slight muddiness and the lower trail was closed due to the mud and destruction of Hurricane Irene – you can really see the effect it had with all the trees down. Absolutely beautiful views, you won’t regret it!

5 stars all day!
Ahhh, the Quechee Gorge… ive done this «hike» many times in my life, but the most recent time, post Hurricane Irene, was a tough one.
Mother Nature is both relentless and powerful, as the evidence of the aftermath clearly showed on this cool September evening. Trees down, mud everywhere, strewn about propane tanks, «trail closed» signs, random trash, and very few signs of wildlife.
A truly epic journey this time, up and down, the Gorge Trail. One i will not soon forget.
Bring a camera, some good kicks to walk in, maybe some snacks, and go spend some time at the Gorge, you will not be disappointed with what you see — anytime of the year! Maybe roll a spliff too?! Hmmm, lemme know ifya roll a spliff, ill meetcha there!

Pretty scenic overlook! If you have a few minutes to spare, you should absolutely pull over and snap some photos.

I’ve seen my fair share of giant holes in the ground, and I can definitely say that Quechee Gorge is the absolute… greenest.
During my cross country roadtrip Kanan Across America (
) I got the opportunity to visit my friends in Vermont. I actually had no intention of visiting Quechee, it was just there on the road, so I had to stop by and see what all the fuss was about.
I did not do any hiking or camping, I just stopped by and stared at the gorge, but it was a nice view, enjoy! :)