Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington, VT

123,307 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Winooski Falls churns through the old mill district just across the river from Burlington, and seeing it takes nothing more than parking. Across Lake Champlain, Buttermilk Falls near Keeseville is a 128 foot ribbon cascade on Little Trout Brook, reached by a moderate 0.75 mile dirt trail on private land whose owners ask visitors to stop at the house first. Alice Falls and Rainbow Falls sit a few miles from it on the Keeseville side. Bingham Falls off Route 108 near Stowe is about a quarter mile down a trail that turns steep and slippery at the bottom, with roped-off sections along the gorge edge. 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

28 of 38 waterfalls near Burlington are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 45°F

Vet 46°F Partly Sunny
Thu 44°F Rain And Snow
Fri 40°F Rain And Snow
Sat 42°F Chance Rain And Snow
Sun 44°F Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 44°F Partly Sunny
Tue 45°F Mostly Sunny Best

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 Wanika Falls Roaring ยท 159 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Russell Falls Roaring ยท 4 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Phelps Falls Roaring ยท 4 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Monument Falls Roaring ยท 4 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 The Flume Fall Roaring ยท 4 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Hulls Falls Roaring ยท 4 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington (21 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.

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

2.1 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

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

Bingham Falls

21.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Burlington

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

37.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

39.1 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

39.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bailey Falls in Vermont, about 88 feet of drop LiDAR

Bailey Falls

39.6 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Texas Falls waterfall

Texas Falls

41 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

42 miles away
New York
Moderate
5.8 miles Unknown
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

42.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 750 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.1 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Chutes Hunter

70.3 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Hard
8.4 miles Unknown
Mollys Falls waterfall

Mollys Falls

44 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bushnell Falls in New York, about 117 feet of drop LiDAR

Bushnell Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

45.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

46.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

47.9 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Linsey Falls in New York, about 48 feet of drop LiDAR

Linsey Falls

48.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

48.7 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

49 miles away
New York
Hard
12.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burlington?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burlington?

There are 22 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 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Burlington?

The tallest waterfall near Burlington is Buttermilk Falls at 128 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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