We all love a good swimming hole on a hot summer day. They're pure, free, and guaranteed to please. Pike's Falls in Jamaica is more than just a cool spot to take a dip because here you'll find both a waterfall and a smooth area of bedrock that makes a perfect waterside. We've written here about the nearby Hamilton Falls for its incredible falls (we don't recommend swimming there, though!), but this is a natural waterpark in VT that you simply won't want to miss.
Pikes Falls might not be the biggest waterfall in Vermont, but it sure makes up for it with an awesome swimming hole!
The waterfall is about 20 feet high and falls in two stages.
It flows into a wonderfully inviting pool.
There is a rocky shore that is perfect for lounging in the sun or enjoying a picnic lunch.
The water is clear and mostly calm which makes this a great spot for kids.
There's more to this smooth bedrock than meets the eye, though!
It doubles as a 10-15 foot waterside!
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It ends with a dip into the large pool which is about 40 feet wide, 25 feet long, and up to 10 feet deep!
Are you ready for an awesome sunny day at Pikes Falls?
We think you'll give Pikes Falls a "thumbs up" too!
Check out this Youtube video by GreenMountainVT which gives you a two minute virtual vacation of the beautiful Pikes Falls.
Getting to Pikes Falls is fairly easy if you know what to look for. As you head to Jamaica on route 100/30, turn South onto Pikes Falls Road. At the first fork in the road, bear to the right (staying on Pikes Falls Road). A few miles down the road bear right at the next fork (again, staying on Pikes Falls Road). After about 2 miles look for a dirt turnout on the left-hand side of the road across from a white house. Please be respectful of this amazing spot and be sure to carry out whatever you carry in. Happy swimming!
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