Posted in Vermont July 31, 2018 by

The Most Beautiful Swimming Hole In Vermont Is Also The Most Dangerous

When it gets hot outside, sometimes you are willing to do whatever it takes to cool down. For some, that means tempting fate at the most dangerous swimming hole in Vermont. The spot is one of epic beauty but it also has the ability to take lives. Huntington Gorge is sometimes called the “Hungry Gorge” for it unsated appetite for humans.

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The Huntington Gorge is almost otherworldly in its beauty. The rock formations are worn into stunning shapes by rushing water over time and a series of waterfalls brings a sense of magic to the area.
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The pools are inviting, almost begging you to jump in. It's no wonder that visitors arrive in throngs to swim in this natural paradise in Richmond.
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But beauty can be deceptive sometimes and this oasis has a few hidden dangers.
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The death toll at Huntington Gorge is now more than 25 people since the 1950s despite the various warning signs around the gorge.
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Slippery rocks near the edges of the gorge have led to more than one death.
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Strong unexpected currents have also claimed some lives at this dangerous swimming hole.
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Despite the negative buzz circling around this swimming spot, on any given summer day, you'll find plenty of people cooling down in the water.
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If you decide to visit, go prepared. Take the time to learn where it is safe to swim and where it's not.
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Stick to the shallower areas of the river and keep away from the falls and gorge itself and you'll be just fine. You don't want to end up being the next meal for this "Hungry Gorge".
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Have you ever tempted fate at this dangerous swimming hole? For other safer places to swim in Vermont, check out this list of natural swimming holes.