Lucky Seven Spring, Ripton, Vermont

## Overview Lucky Seven Spring is a continuously flowing public drinking spring located along East Main Street in the small mountain village of Ripton, Vermont, nestled in the heart of Addison County within the Green Mountain National Forest. Ripton is a quiet, scenic community perhaps best known as the longtime summer home of poet Robert Frost, and the surrounding landscape reflects the rugged beauty of Vermont's Green Mountains. The spring flows year-round into a metal basin that collects the water for easy access. Visitors have historically used this as a drinking water source, and the spring has long been a welcome stop for locals and travelers passing through the area. The lush surroundings are home to a variety of wild herbs, adding to the natural charm of the site. A stream runs along the right side of the spring, contributing to the peaceful, pastoral atmosphere. ## Directions 1. From the center of Ripton, VT, head east along **East Main Street** (also known as Lincoln Road / Route 125 area). 2. Watch for the spring on the **left side** of East Main Street as you travel east. 3. The spring is near the address **220 Lincoln Road, Ripton, VT 05766**. 4. Look for a metal basin collecting water at the roadside — the stream will be visible on the right side of the road. 5. GPS coordinates: **43.97781, -73.039772** *Note: Ripton is a small village with limited signage. The spring is roadside and easy to miss if you're not watching for it. Using the GPS coordinates is recommended.* ## What to Expect Lucky Seven Spring is a simple, roadside spring that flows continuously throughout the year — even through Vermont's cold winters. The water collects in a metal basin, making it easy to fill bottles or take a drink. The spring is always accessible with no restricted hours. The setting is quintessential rural Vermont: a quiet mountain road flanked by forest, with a babbling stream running alongside. The area around the spring is notably rich with wild herbs, which adds a fragrant, natural-garden quality to the visit, especially in the warmer months from late spring through early fall. There is no formal parking area, so visitors typically pull off to the side of East Main Street. The spring is right at the roadside, so no hiking or difficult terrain is involved — it's fully accessible from the road. Because this is a natural, unfiltered spring, water quality may vary with seasonal conditions. The water has been historically used as a drinking water source by locals and visitors alike, though no formal water testing data is currently available. If you're visiting in autumn, the surrounding Green Mountain forest puts on a spectacular foliage display, making this a particularly rewarding stop during leaf-peeping season.