Quechee Gorge Bridge – South Quechee Gorge Overlook loop from Quechee

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Quechee Gorge Bridge – South Quechee Gorge Overlook loop from Quechee

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Quechee Gorge Bridge – South Quechee Gorge Overlook loop from Quechee

02:00

7.33km

110m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.91 km

Quechee Gorge Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Quechee Gorge Bridge overlooks the Quechee Gorge, which is also known as "Vermont's little Grand Canyon." This deep, mile-long chasm was formed during the Ice Age, by the melting …

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3.14 km

South Quechee Gorge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the southern end of the Quechee Gorge Trail is a great viewpoint where you can look back up the canyon and the river flowing over rock shelves, creating little …

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3.27 km

Deweys Mills Dam

Highlight • Monument

Deweys Mill Dam is a small dam constructed in 1989. It is built on the Ottauquechee River and created Deweys Pond. There is a viewing platform near the dam which …

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4.80 km

Deweys Pond

Highlight • Lake

Dewey Pond is on the northern end of Quechee State Park and is a fantastic place to hike around and look for birds and other wildlife. Some notable local birds …

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5.24 km

Deweys Pond

Highlight • Lake

Named after A.G. Dewey, who owned a mill there 1869-1960s. , explore old wool mill ruins and look out for beautiful yellow-rumped warblers, black-throated warbler Northern goshawks, bald and golden …

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6.49 km

Built recently in 2012, Hurricane Irene had damaged the previous structure so badly that it didn't reach the river bank on either side. It has been sympathetically redesigned to complement the other covered bridges in the area.

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6.51 km

Mill Ponds Waterfall Viewing Spot

Highlight • Waterfall

On the north side of the river there is a viewing spot where you can have a closer look at the Mill ponds and old dam waterfall. In the winter, the water freezes; a spectacular sight.

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7.33 km

End point

Parking

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