SplashTrailWaterfall discovery guide

Big Falls of the Missisquoi

Troy, Vermont

A waterfall in Troy, Vermont, managed by Big Falls State Park, Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Next to a town road.

RoadsideSwimming not advised

No licensed photo found yet.

About Big Falls of the Missisquoi

OverviewThe HikeFacilitiesTips & Safety

Overview

  • Waterfall heightNot verified No source publishes a height.
  • Hike detailsNext to a town road; easily accessible (Vermont FPR).
  • ParkingAdjacent town road; the site is readily accessible from VT Route 105 (Vermont FPR).
  • PetsNot verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.
  • SeasonNo best season stated by the managing agency.

Waterfall

No sourced parking or trailhead point, so none is shown.

View falls on map

The property was donated to the State of Vermont by Citizens Utilities Company in 1996. Vermont FPR calls it the largest undammed cascade and gorge remaining on a major Vermont river.

Managed by: Big Falls State Park, Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation

The Hike

Route
Next to a town road; easily accessible (Vermont FPR).
Difficulty
Roadside viewing. Vermont River Conservancy says access to the river from the state land at the falls is extremely dangerous because of steep cliffs.

Facilities

Parking
Adjacent town road; the site is readily accessible from VT Route 105 (Vermont FPR).
Fees
Not verified

Tips & Safety

Swimming
Vermont FPR lists swimming as a use, but Vermont River Conservancy warns access from the state land is extremely dangerous and points swimmers to its Big Falls Eddy access downstream.
Pets
Not verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.
Season
No best season stated by the managing agency.

Safety

  • Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
  • High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
  • Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
  • Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.

Not verified

No managing agency publishes: Height, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility, Dog rules. We leave these out instead of guessing.

Nearby Waterfalls

More in Vermont
Moss Glen Falls (Stowe)Stowe, VT · 35.8 mi awayShort walkModerateDogs on leashBingham FallsStowe, VT · 36.5 mi awayHikeDogs permittedBeaver Brook Falls (Colebrook)Colebrook, NH · 45.2 mi awayRoadside

Distances are straight-line, not driving or trail distances.