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Rock River VT Hike and Swim Excursion
OtherDATE: 07/21/2012 - 07/21/2012
Trip/Event Location: Newfane, VT
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Trip Leader(s): Frogmeadow
Max # People: 99
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
We will meet in Newfane at the junction of Route 30 and Depot Route (also known as Williamsville Rd), just north of the Rock River Parking area. From Interstate 91 (north or south), take Leave 2 and craft a left rotate on Western Ave (Route 9), proceed appx .3 mile to Cedar Road, continue to the end of Cedar St and produce a left spin onto Route 30. Continue 8 miles to Depot Street (also known as Williamsville Rd) and park in the parking area on the right side of the street. Please plan to arrive by 10.45 so we can depart promptly at 11!
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Rock River is a beautiful tributary of the Connecticut River in Southern Vermont. When folks converse of "Rock River", they're often referring to the wilderness trails and clothing-optional beaches alongside the lower reaches of this river.
Parking is available along Road 30 in Dummerston (see Route 30 and Williamsville Route on the map). The land is accessed by woodland trails. Visit the official site for more information. A printable map is also available here.
The gay section is farther down the trail; you will likely see some straight bathers, hold going until you see the gays. No trails beyond the trailhead are paved, crossing the river will be necessary at some point, and there is a portion with a rickety old staircase. Pack water, snacks, and any other essentials.
C Tier: A venue that is not primarily queer, but has been adopted by the local LGBTQ+ community.
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From Brattleboro, take State Map 30 north.
After 7 or 8 miles, when you see the turnoff for Maple Valley Ski Are, continue north on SR-30 for another 1.5 miles, until you grasp the Williamsville Road turnoff on the left. The turnoff is just before a large bridge over Rock River. Pull over and park on the east side of SR-30 just before the bridge. Cross on foot to the west side of SR-30, then walk up Williamsville Road a compact distance until you watch Station Road on the right that looks more like someone's driveway (there are a few petty camps at the conclude of this very compact road.) Take the track that starts at the smallest and most broken down cabin and leads you alongside the river.
The first public pool you reach is the largest, and users are usually clothed. Nice smooth sandy beach with 8 ft high rock ledge on other side.
As you walk further upstream, you'll come to a sign on a vegetation, "CLOTHING OPTIONAL FROM HERE". Soon you come to the second pool. Getting to the sandy beach at this one requires crossing the river, river is shallow near the edge of the pool. The narrow trail here turns into a extensive one soon after this.
Further upstream, where the wide trail appears