Eshqua Bog and Quechee Gorge Hikes

Wed Jun 17 2026 Eshqua Bog and Quechee Gorge Hikes by Phyllis Rubenstein
On Wednesday, June 17, two of us hiked at Eshqua Bog and Quechee Gorge. Eshqua Bog, which is actually a rich fen, had a spectacular display of hundreds of showy lady’s slippers. After getting our fill of the lady’s slippers and other fen plants, we hiked the 1-mile loop trail through the woods. Then we drove to Quechee Gorge, where we visited the Visitor Center, which has an historical display, and hiked a mile to the bottom of the gorge and back. The sun was shining, the temperature was in the mid-70’s, and the humidity was low – a perfect day.