We all know that Vermont is a prize location for waterfalls, hidden swimming holes, and forest hikes; and when you can find all that in one place, you know you’ve stumbled upon a pretty special spot. At the Chaffee Falls in Pittsford, wander through the Vermont wilderness and discover an isolated, small falls along your short and sweet hike to the hidden falls. Let’s take a close-up of this hike and falls.

During the hike, you’ll encounter a small, yet powerful falls in a hidden and isolated area in the southern Vermont wilderness.

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The hike is a short and breezy one-and-a-half-mile loop that features boardwalks, a few short steep sections, and beautiful wild flowers.

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The winding way through the forest on boardwalks makes this little hike even more enjoyable and interesting.

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Located right outside the town of Pittsford in southern Vermont, this short loop trail features a steady and easy-going hike, captivating falls, and areas along the river to cool off and relax.

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The trail is very well marked and features (depending on the time of season) local Vermont landscape paintings.

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Enjoy an afternoon by hiking to the Chaffee Falls, and relax and wade in the deeper parts of the river to cool off from a hot summer day.

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If you are interested in visiting the falls and taking this trail, please visit the Alltrails webpage to learn more about the hike, read hikers’ reviews, and more.

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What are your favorite swimming areas to visit in the summer in Vermont? We would love to hear some of your suggestions. Let us know in the comments section below.

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Interested in taking a waterfall road trip in Vermont to see some of the most beautiful falls throughout the state? Check out this awesome road trip.

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