Waterfall Hikes Near Bellows Falls, VT

2,824 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The town took its name from the waterfall, and the Great Falls of the Connecticut still churn through the gorge right downtown. You can see them without leaving the car. Hamilton Falls in Jamaica State Park is the committed hike, 6 miles round trip to a 125 foot slide with 500 feet of gain and dogs allowed. Twin Falls covers 1.2 easy miles. Saxtons River Falls is another roadside stop a few minutes west. Twenty-nine falls land within fifty miles of here.

Located at 43.1344°N, -72.4550°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bellows Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

1 of 29 waterfalls near Bellows Falls is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Center Rutland Falls Moderate Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Gages Falls Barely Flowing Saxtons River Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing Garvin Falls Barely Flowing Greggs Falls Low Hamilton Falls Low Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Sewalls Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Sumner Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bellows Falls

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Sumner Falls Strong · 2740 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Turners Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 55th percentile
  3. 3 The Cascades Moderate · 4560 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Moderate · 2460 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Center Rutland Falls Moderate · 170 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Hamilton Falls Low · 63 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellows Falls (6 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bellows Falls (20 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Bellows Falls

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

41.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

18.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

36.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

33.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

27.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

27.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gerrys Falls

28.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

35.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sumner Falls

25.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

1.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

49.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bellows Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Bellows Falls?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Bellows Falls, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bellows Falls?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Bellows Falls, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bellows Falls?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bellows Falls, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellows Falls?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bellows Falls, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bellows Falls?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Bellows Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bellows Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bellows Falls is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bellows Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Bellows Falls is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bellows Falls?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Bellows Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bellows Falls?

The closest waterfall to Bellows Falls is Great Falls, approximately 0.7 miles away.

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