Clarendon Gorge Trail

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Vermont · rutland County

Clarendon Gorge Trail

Scenic gorge-side trail section along dramatic river formations.

Rating

Length

2.8 mi

Difficulty

3

County

rutland

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About This Trail

A short walk along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail to a 30-foot suspension bridge spanning Clarendon Gorge, where the Mill River has carved deep pools through bedrock. The gorge serves as a popular swimming hole in summer and provides an easy, scenic introduction to the AT.

Location

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Coordinates: 43.5192363, -72.93038159999999

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Getting There

From Rutland, take US-7 south to VT-103 east. The Long Trail/Appalachian Trail parking area is on the right side of VT-103, approximately 2.4 miles east of the US-7 intersection.

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White Rocks Cliff Trail

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Bucklin Trail Killington

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Little Rock Pond Trail

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Canty Trail Killington

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