Vermont, United States · North America
Wilder is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Hanover, 9km from Quechee Gorge.
Wilder is a town located in Vermont, United States. With a population of 1,690, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Wilder sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wilder to your route.
Wilder is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Hartford in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is the location of the Wilder Dam on the Connecticut River. The population of the CDP was 1,690 at the 2010 census. The village center is an early example of a planned millRead more
community, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wilder Village Historic District in 1999.
As of 2025, Wilder has an estimated population of 4,120. The city is experiencing an annual growth rate of 4.09%. Since the 2020 census, which recorded a population of 3,146, Wilder’s population has grown by approximately 30.96%.
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Wilder is located in Vermont, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.6728 latitude, -72.3087 longitude.
Wilder has a population of approximately 1,690 people, making it a town in United States.
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natural wonder
Vermont's deepest canyon at 165 feet, carved when glacial Lake Hitchcock drained about 13,000 years ago. The US Route 4 bridge crosses directly over it, with a trail down to the Ottauquechee River.
9 km · about 15 min drive
bridge
A 449-foot lattice-truss covered bridge carrying traffic over the Connecticut River between Vermont and New Hampshire, one of the longest wooden covered bridges still open to cars in the United States.
23 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
One of America's most celebrated autumn drives winding through quintessential New England villages, covered bridges, and blazing hillsides of color.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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