Top 3 Natural Monuments around White River Junction

Known as Vermont's Grand Canyon, you get a splendid view of the gorge from the road bridge. You can also park up your bike and take the hiking path to explore it further and go for a swim in the summer.

True's Ledges waterfalls is a small nature reserve that has 3 waterfalls and a swimming hole. If you want to take a break on your ride, 2 of the falls are only visible by taking a short walking trail. The third waterfall is visible from the road as you pass over Trues Brook.

Known as Vermont's Grand Canyon, you get a splendid view of the gorge from the road bridge. You can also park up your bike and take the hiking path to explore it further and go for a swim in the summer.

Balch Hill's summit lies at 937-foot and offers great views of the surrounding area of New Hampshire. Once you reach the summit, there is a little bench to have a seat, or you can just sit on the meadow and have a nice picknick with a fascinating view, that only gets better during sunset.

The Quechee Gorge Bridge overlooks the Quechee Gorge, which is also known as "Vermont's little Grand Canyon." This deep, mile-long chasm was formed during the Ice Age, by the melting waters of a receding glacier about 13,000 years ago. This bridge offers a great view over one of the state's most stunning natural wonders; you can gaze down at the Ottaquechee River flowing through the gorge from over 168 feet in the air! This bridge is a great place to begin or end your walk in the Quechee State Park.

Barely a hike, more a nice walk.

The Upper Valley Land Trust provides a beautiful trail through Rix Ledges that allows for the escape from the workday congestion of Lebanon. The Ledges are scattered with interestingly shaped boulders and as you ascend to this outlook area, the traffic noise of Rt. 120 slowly slips away allowing for a temporary reprieve from the busy day. A great one to do on a work lunch break.