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South Quechee Gorge Overlook – Quechee Gorge Bridge loop from Quechee State Park

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South Quechee Gorge Overlook – Quechee Gorge Bridge loop from Quechee State Park

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South Quechee Gorge Overlook – Quechee Gorge Bridge loop from Quechee State Park

01:53

6.93km

100m

Hiking

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: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.15 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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1.17 km

Quechee Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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2.42 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 eagles, red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks, ospreys, blue jays, and mourning doves.

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2.86 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 you might see are: yellow-rumped warblers, black- throated warbler Northern goshawks, bald and golden eagles, red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks, ospreys, blue jays, and mourning doves. Deweys Pond was named for A.G. Dewey, who owned a wool mill that operated in the area 1869 until the 1960s and used the water from this pond to operate. You can actually see the remains of the old mill on the main trail.

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3.08 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 gives you a good view of the small cascada created by the dam.

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4.39 km

Ottauquechee River

Highlight • River

4.52 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 waterfalls. This is a great spot to snap some photos and admire the Ottaquechee river as you hike. You can also swim in the river, which is a great way to cool off on hot and humid summer days.

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5.75 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 waters of a receding glacier about 13,000 years ago. This bridge offers a great view over one of the state's most stunning natural wonders; you can gaze down at the Ottaquechee River flowing through the gorge from over 168 feet in the air! This bridge is a great place to begin or end your walk in the Quechee State Park.

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6.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

1.90 km

1.01 km

906 m

465 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

2.51 km

1.40 km

236 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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South Quechee Gorge Overlook – Quechee Gorge Bridge loop from Quechee State Park

Mill Ponds Waterfall Viewing Spot

Quechee Covered Bridge

Deweys Pond

Deweys Pond

Deweys Mills Dam

Ottauquechee River

South Quechee Gorge Overlook

Quechee Gorge Bridge

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