Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington, VT

123,307 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Winooski Falls churns right through the old mill district across the river from Burlington, and seeing it takes nothing more than parking. Bingham Falls near Stowe is a half mile of downhill to a 25 foot plunge with a swimming hole at the bottom. Buttermilk Falls stands 165 feet and earns it with 500 feet of climbing over 1.5 miles, swimming allowed there too. Bolton Falls on the Winooski asks a tenth of a mile. Dogs are welcome at each of those, and the page runs to thirty-eight falls.

Located at 44.4876°N, -73.2316°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

5 of 38 waterfalls near Burlington are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Artists Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Meadows Falls Barely Flowing Bushnell Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Indian Falls Barely Flowing Linsey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Moderate Bingham Falls Moderate Blake Falls Strong Mollys Falls Strong Bolton Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hulls Falls Moderate Monument Falls Moderate Phelps Falls Moderate Russell Falls Moderate The Flume Fall Moderate Highgate Falls Strong Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Strong Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Texas Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Moderate Winooski Falls Strong Wanika Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Burlington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Winooski Falls Roaring ยท 711 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Blake Falls Strong ยท 46 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Mollys Falls Strong ยท 46 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Highgate Falls Strong ยท 0 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Kent Falls Moderate ยท 661 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Bolton Falls Moderate ยท 75 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington (7 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.

Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

31 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

31.3 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Burlington (27 waterfalls)

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

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

8.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Burlington

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

8.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

31 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

31.3 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

33.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

14.9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

12.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

41 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

8.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

14.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

40.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

38.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

18.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burlington?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Burlington, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burlington?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Burlington, including Bingham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burlington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Burlington is Alice Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Burlington?

The tallest waterfall near Burlington is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Burlington require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Burlington requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Burlington?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Burlington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Burlington?

The closest waterfall to Burlington is Winooski Falls, approximately 2.1 miles away.

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