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

8 of 29 waterfalls near Bellows Falls are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Tod 58°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 57°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 65°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny
Fri 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Bellows Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Purgatory Falls Roaring · 59 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Roaring · 2720 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Chapel Falls Strong · 2 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Tannery Falls Strong · 5 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Cascade Strong · 5 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Sokoki Falls Strong · 42 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bellows Falls (18 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.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

0.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

0.9 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

2.5 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

7.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Bellows Falls

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

0.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

0.9 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gages Falls in Vermont, about 54 feet of drop LiDAR

Gages Falls

0.9 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

2.5 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

6.3 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

7.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

9.3 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

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

Little Cascade Falls

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

Crystal Cascade Falls

15.2 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wymans Falls in Vermont, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Wymans Falls

15.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gerrys Falls in Vermont, about 208 feet of drop LiDAR

Gerrys Falls

16.2 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

16.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sumner Falls in New Hampshire LiDAR

Sumner Falls

24.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

26.3 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

28.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

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

Turners Falls

29.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

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

Doane Falls

34.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

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 18 easy waterfall hikes near Bellows Falls, including Beaver Brook 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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