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Sterling Gorge Falls

📍 Stowe
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, variable
Water Temp
🟡 Moderate
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
As with other Vermont gorge swimming holes in this file, treat the terrain as uneven and slippery, and avoid any pools directly above a drop given the documented vortex-current pattern found at nearby Bingham Falls.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟡 Moderate Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Sterling Gorge Falls

A Stowe-area gorge waterfall offering a quieter alternative to the more crowded Bingham Falls nearby.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Waterfall & gorge swimming spot
Managed By
US Forest Service (Green Mountain National Forest) / informal access
County
Lamoille County, Vermont
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Sterling Gorge Rd, Stowe, VT 05672

Access Notes:
Gorge terrain with uneven, rocky footing typical of Vermont's granite/marble waterfall gorges

GPS Coordinates
44.5428, -72.7770
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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