Quechee Gorge, Central Vermont

in photography •  5 years ago 

Quechee Gorge is in central Vermont. I'd say it is probably past-peak right now for fall foliage, but the views are always great. There is a small strip mall within walking distance, in an otherwise very rural part of the state, with food, gifts, and a Quality Inn.

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For the most part, the trail to the bottom is well-groomed and very easy to walk. The only downside is the up-side: There is no way out except back up the fairly steep hill.

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There are some rocks you can play around on at the bottom if the river is calm. The total distance is 2.7miles with a vertical drop of 200ft (4.3km down 61m).

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The central part of Vermont is mostly rural. I have visited some other small towns within 20mins of this location, in various directions.

Woodstock, VT (13mins) has a small main street with some shops.
http://kimbriggs.com/photo/vermont/woodstock

Norwich, VT (16mins) is probably the smallest town I photographed, but it is right across the Connecticut river from Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College.
http://kimbriggs.com/photo/vermont/norwich
http://kimbriggs.com/photo/new-hampshire/hanover-dartmouth

Windsor, VT (20mins) has a main street with restaurants and a grocery store.
http://kimbriggs.com/photo/vermont/windsor

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The last photo is a picnic area at the top of the trail, right near the bridge overlook. You can see the rest of the Quechee Gorge photos on my website. http://kimbriggs.com/photo/vermont/quechee-gorge

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