Cascades at the Equinox Preserve Hike
Waterfall · about 20 ft high | Vermont
2 mi round trip
450 ft
Easy
Cascades at the Equinox Preserve Hike at a Glance
The Cascades at the Equinox Preserve hike via the Red Gate Trail is 2 mi round trip with 450 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,770 ft |
| Trail | Red Gate Trail |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 450 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 55 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 5 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 500 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2 mi distance and 450 ft of gain for this hike are verified (newenglandwaterfalls.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Cascades at the Equinox Preserve
Cascades at the Equinox Preserve is a waterfall in Vermont, about 20 feet high, on land managed by Equinox Preservation Trust. Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Red Gate Trail: 2 miles round trip with about 450 feet of elevation gain, from Red Gate parking lot, West Union St. Distance from newenglandwaterfalls.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs must be under control at all times and leashed on Pond Loop or when approaching other trail users. (trailfinder.info)
- The route is moderate to the first view of the falls and difficult to the base of the falls. (newenglandwaterfalls.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Equinox Preservation Trust for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Cascades at the Equinox Preserve?
The Red Gate Trail to Cascades at the Equinox Preserve is 2 miles round trip with about 450 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Cascades at the Equinox Preserve hike start?
It starts from Red Gate parking lot, West Union St.
How tall is Cascades at the Equinox Preserve?
Cascades at the Equinox Preserve is about 20 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Cascades at the Equinox Preserve trail?
Dogs must be under control at all times and leashed on Pond Loop or when approaching other trail users.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Cascades at the Equinox Preserve Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Distance
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Cascades at the Equinox Preserve.