Magnitude:

24

 Abs Mag:

28

 Beisel Rating:

3.16 (Class 4)

 Height:

35 feet

 Tallest Drop:

10 feet

 # of Drops:

4

 Type:

tiered

 Stream:

Hancock Brook

 Latitude:

43.9351

 Longitude:

72.901

 Maps:

USGS Bread Loaf 7 1/2"

 

Aerial Photography

 Delormes:

33 D14
 

 

The upper two tiers from the footbridge, click to enlarge

The 3rd tier from the edge of the gorge, click to enlarge

The upper tier and pool, click to enlarge

An old postcard image from the archive, click to enlarge
 

 

Texas Falls

Hancock , Addison County, VT , USA

 

No Known Alternate Names

 

 

The 3rd tier from the edge of the gorge

 

Details:

Hancock Brook goes over 4 short falls in a very attractive gorge. The bridge over the gorge offers the ubiquitous view of the falls. Swimming is not allowed, kind of a shame because the deep bottle green pool below the 3rd fall is as good as any in the state with regards to its aesthetic appeal.
 

Geology and Bedrock Structure:

Texas Brook has carved a gorge in the Pinney Hollow Schist
 

History:

 

Photography Notes:

This is a good waterfall with plenty of good perspectives which present themselves nicely. Overcast days will provide good lighting conditions, but sweetlight in the late afternoon will be the best as the pools will show their colors best. Focal lengths in the 35-105mm range should suffice. As always, have your polarizer with you. A warming filter might be beneficial here, particularly on an overcast day.
 

Directions:

Texas Falls is just off Route 125, on State Forest Highway #39. It is well marked with ample parking and easy access.
 
 

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