Lye Brook Falls
A multi-tiered waterfall about 38 metres high in the Lye Brook Wilderness, reached by a return forest trail of roughly 7 km. It is Manchester's most popular hike.
Lye Brook Falls lies in the Lye Brook Wilderness area of the Green Mountain National Forest. It drops about 38 metres in a series of curtain-like cascades. The trailhead is at the end of Glen Road, southeast of central Manchester. The one-way distance is about 3.7 km, climbing gently along an old logging railway bed. The round trip takes 3 to 4 hours and is of moderate difficulty. The falls are most impressive in spring and after rain, and may be thinner in midsummer. Entry is free. The car park is small, so arrive early on weekends. Wear non-slip shoes and bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime hiking)
Nearby sights
- Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
- American Museum of Fly Fishing
- Manchester Village & The Equinox
- Manchester Designer Outlets
- Northshire Bookstore
- Southern Vermont Arts Center
- Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
- Dorset Quarry