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Lye Brook Falls, Manchester, Vermont

Lye Brook Falls

Manchester, Vermont

A waterfall in Manchester, Vermont, managed by Lye Brook Wilderness, Green Mountain National Forest. 4.6 miles round trip, 740-foot elevation change.

Hike

Photo: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Lye Brook Falls

OverviewThe HikeFacilitiesTips & Safety

Overview

  • Waterfall height125 feet, "one of the highest in Vermont" (Forest Service).
  • Hike details4.6 miles round trip, 740-foot elevation change: Lye Brook Trail 1.8 miles, then a 0.4-mile spur on the right (Forest Service).
  • ParkingParking lot at the end of the Lye Brook Access Road, off Glen Road from East Manchester Road (Forest Service). The access road is not maintained for winter.
  • PetsNot verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.
  • SeasonGlen Road access is listed as summer only (Forest Service).

No sourced map point for this falls yet.

Managed by: Lye Brook Wilderness, Green Mountain National Forest (USDA Forest Service)

The Hike

Route
4.6 miles round trip, 740-foot elevation change: Lye Brook Trail 1.8 miles, then a 0.4-mile spur on the right (Forest Service).
Difficulty
Steady gradual climb; stream crossings and storm-damaged trail can make some sections challenging. The spur crosses a landslide from Tropical Storm Irene (Forest Service).

Facilities

Parking
Parking lot at the end of the Lye Brook Access Road, off Glen Road from East Manchester Road (Forest Service). The access road is not maintained for winter.
Fees
Not verified

Tips & Safety

Swimming
Not verified No managing-agency statement found, so we don't say swimming is allowed.
Pets
Not verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.
Season
Glen Road access is listed as summer only (Forest Service).

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: Swimming, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility, Dog rules. We leave these out instead of guessing.