Twenty Foot Hole

This summer, we went on a road trip to find some good swimming holes (although it can be very cold so we always bring wetsuits).

We had heard about Twenty-Foot Hole, which is located in Reading, Vermont (about 45 minutes southeast of Killington).

It wasn’t hard to find the swimming hole, and there is a small pull-off on the side of the road where there was a spot to park.

Twenty Foot Swimming Hole, Reading, Vermont

There are trails across the street that lead down to the swimming hole.  You can almost see the water from the road, but you can also walk downstream.  The trail isn’t difficult, although it is steep in parts, so watch your footing.

Twenty Foot Swimming Hole, Reading, Vermont

There are three swimming holes here.  This is the swimming area closest to where we parked, and the largest.

Twenty Foot Swimming Hole, Reading, Vermont

Over the years, people built a little wall of rocks around this pool of water, making it very inviting.

We went in mid-August 2018, and the water was pretty chilly.  And while water levels were lower than earlier in the summer, there was still plenty of water for wading and swimming.

Twenty Foot Swimming Hole, Reading, Vermont

While there is good swimming here, it is recommended not to jump off in any spots as the water is not deep enough.

Twenty Foot Swimming Hole, Reading, Vermont

Twenty Foot Swimming Hole, Reading, Vermont

We wandered a little bit to check out other areas for swimming as well.

Twenty Foot Hole

The water was definitely low, but also offers good spots for wading.

Twenty Foot Hole Vermont

Check out the 20 Foot Hole at the Vermont River Conservancy here.

I recommend “Waterfalls of New England”, which was a great resource this summer.


Also be sure to check out our other Vermont destinations and Vermont hikes!