Quechee Gorge

The Ottauquechee River flows through a 165-foot-deep canyon, creating a natural formation characterized by steep rock walls and forest-covered edges.

Glacial forces shaped this geological structure approximately 13,000 years ago, carving through layers of bedrock during the last period of ice movement.

The A.G. Dewey Company operated a wool mill at the site from 1869 to 1952, employing 500 workers and producing materials for baseball uniforms.

The state park features 45 camping spots, seven lean-to sites, shower facilities, and maintained trails that lead visitors to multiple observation points.

The gorge remains the deepest natural canyon in Vermont, with water cutting through metamorphic rock formations dating back millions of years.

Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/quechee.htm

Website: http://vtstateparks.com/htm/quechee.htm

GPS coordinates: 43.63680,-72.40560

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:22