Quechee Gorge — Attraction in Hartford

Located in Hartford, Vermont, Quechee Gorge State Park is a breathtaking natural wonder that showcases the majestic beauty of New England's landscape. Often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the East," the park centers around the stunning Quechee Gorge, a 165-foot-deep chasm carved by the Ottauquechee River. Visitors can hike along the gorge's rim or descend to the river's edge for breathtaking views, take a scenic drive across the historic Quechee Bridge, or explore the surrounding forests and trails. The park also offers picnic areas, camping facilities, and a visitor center with exhibits on the region's geology, history, and wildlife. Whether hiking, photography, or simply taking in the views, Quechee Gorge State Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor...

This is an amazing sight to behold any time of the year. But if you go during the leaf peeping season you will find it difficult to maintain personal space. With that said it's still worth going to see. Parking is abundant but you will have to walk to get a good view. If you take the trail to the lower end of the gorge, it will consume about an hour of time and it's all up hill on the way back. So people with bad knees or problems walking long distance should probably experience the gorge from the bridge. The upper end can be driven to and a short walk to the dam. There are some bathrooms but things these days are weird and I can't understand why a bathroom would be closed but they are. Paved and gravel parking with plenty of...

Excellent natural wonder in Quechee, Vermont. If you park at the visitor center- walk back out to the highway and get a view from the bridge. There’s no sidewalk on the visitor center side so be careful.

Next, head down into the gorge, there’s a short trail through the woods from the visitors center, and then it’s downhill for 15-20 minutes until you reach the end where you can walk out into the gorge and look back towards the bridge. The view on the way down is mostly obscured behind the fence and dense tree growth otherwise.

On the other side of the road from the visitor center, there’s another trail following the river back to the dam. Good views of the dam but, again most of the river is obscured and...