Texas Falls has long been a favorite Green Mountain National Forest attraction; a waterfall visited by many and seen in books and photographs by thousands more. If the falls look similar, they should. Hundreds of postcards, hiking guides, and portraits of Vermont have included Texas Falls. So although you may not have had the chance to visit this classic waterfall, its structure may seem familiar to you. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Texas Falls, once a favorite swimming hole, is now off-limits to swimmers after several injuries occurred here. Wooden fencing surrounds the flume and falls, and the only views are from a boardwalk trail, which you are asked not to stray from. The best view is from the bridge that crosses over the stream. From this view you will see two small plunges with a deep green-blue pool in between them. Both plunges are of equal beauty, as they flow through a narrow ravine. Because of the beauty and the compactness of the gorge walls both sets of plunges look more like a flume rushing downstream. If you drive up the road a small distance you will find picnic tables to sit at and have a nice lunch. You should not miss this classic well-known waterfall.

The trail begins across the street from the parking lot. The path to the falls is enclosed entirely by rail fencing and you are asked not to deviate from the path. The waterfall is only several yards from the road, making viewing rather easy. Another trail continues at the falls. This trail is the Texas Falls Nature trail, a 1.2 mile loop, which begins at the falls and travels around the surrounding woods only then to return back to the waterfall.

Directions for this particular waterfall are not posted online. Please see directions in our published guidebook, New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades And Waterfalls, or you can email us and we will happily provide them to you.

Due to a strong flood in August of 2008, the old bridge over Texas Brook at the falls was destroyed. A new bridge is currently scheduled to be constructed to replace the old one. It is expected to be finished by the summer of 2010. Until then, be aware that your enjoyment of this place may be limited, as many of the best viewpoints are inaccessible until this occurs.