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Southern Vermont Waterfalls
Hamilton Falls, Pike Falls and Lye Brook Falls
One of the best reasons to visit Southern Vermont is the abundance of natural beauty. Southern Vermont is teeming with hiking trails, lakes and waterfalls. Jamaica is proud to host two of Vermont's best waterfalls; each has impressive features and provides a unique experience.
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| Rock formations |
Whether you are an experience hiker or you think the walk to your mailbox is a far distance, you will enjoy each of the trails and waterfalls.
You will be rewarded with the superb scenery; fabulous views, amazing tree stands, incredible rock formations and meandering brooks.
At the end of the three mile trail in the Jamaica State Park, you will be delighted to reach Hamilton Falls.
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| View from the base of Hamilton Falls |
One of the most beautiful water falls in the State of Vermont.
For centuries the Cobb Brook has quietly carved the massive slate, slicing the rock, creating three large pools while dropping 125 feet.
The largest drop is 80 feet. On some days the waterfall seems like a trickle, you'll wonder how so little water could have cut into the rock; if you hike to the falls after a rain storm, you'll understand.
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| First Pool on the top of the Hamilton Falls |
At the base of Hamilton Falls, is a large swimming hole, feel free to swim or stick your feet, the water is pristine and very cold.
While you can swim in the top pool, it is highly discouraged.
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| View from the top of Hamilton Falls |
Also located in Jamaica, is Pikes Falls, a local favorite swimming hole and falls. Situated just a short distance from the road, it is the easiest waterfall to access.
While Pikes Fall only drops 20 feet, the falls are always running strong.
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| Pikes Falls |
A short drive from the Three Mountain Inn, near Manchester, Vermont is Lye Brook Falls; this impressive 150 foot (some say it's less) waterfall is well worth the 2 mile hike through the Lye Brook Wilderness Area.
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| Lye Brook Falls |
Crossing a couple of small streams the trail gains about 750 feet in altitude and is the most strenuous hike of the three waterfalls. During the dry summer months the Lye Brook's water level dwindles and the water cascading is minimal, however it is still impressive.
With the low water you can observe how the bedrock has been cut into hundreds of small steps that make it such a unique and scenic site.
There is one more waterfall, this one is seasonal and private.
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| Three Mountain Falls |
While it's a very small waterfall, it's just a short hike from your room; actually only our guests have access to this special waterfall.
It's our pool waterfall. The pool is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend and it's the perfect place to relax after the long hike.
With these majestic waterfalls, countless miles of trails and incredible scenery, isn't it time to visit Jamaica, Vermont!?
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