Thundering Brook Falls Trail

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Vermont · rutland County

Thundering Brook Falls Trail

Very short boardwalk trail to a scenic cascade and narrow gorge near Sherburne Pass.

Rating

Length

0.8 mi

Difficulty

1

County

rutland

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Kent Brook Trail

Wooded ascent route in the Killington basin with steady climbing.

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Sherburne Pass Trail

Longer mountain route near Killington with varied forest terrain.

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Deer Leap Overlook Trail

Short climb to dramatic cliffs overlooking the Killington area.

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About This Trail

A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk along the Appalachian Trail leading to a stunning 140-foot cascade, the sixth tallest waterfall in Vermont. The 900-foot boardwalk crosses the Ottauquechee River floodplain near Killington, making it one of the most accessible waterfall experiences in the state.

Location

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Coordinates: 43.6806865, -72.7823733

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Getting There

From Killington, take US-4 east 2 miles to River Road on the left. Follow River Road for 1.5 miles to the wheelchair-accessible parking lot on the left. A boardwalk leads to the 140-foot cascade.

Nearby Trails

Kent Brook Trail

Wooded ascent route in the Killington basin with steady climbing.

Sherburne Pass Trail

Longer mountain route near Killington with varied forest terrain.

Deer Leap Overlook Trail

Short climb to dramatic cliffs overlooking the Killington area.

Pico Peak Trail

Moderate-to-strenuous summit trail with wide-ranging Green Mountain views.

Canty Trail Killington

Steep Killington-area ascent with rugged footing and elevation gain.

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