Waterfall Hikes Near Essex Junction, VT

10,646 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Essex Junction? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Essex Junction. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.4902°N, -73.1141°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Essex Junction

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

32 waterfalls near Essex Junction have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers · 88°F

Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers Best
Mon 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Essex Junction

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Highgate Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Alice Falls Barely Flowing · 49 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Winooski Falls Barely Flowing · 1440 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 49 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Bolton Falls Barely Flowing · 312 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Kent Falls Barely Flowing · 1210 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Essex Junction (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

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Essex Junction (24 waterfalls)

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

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Alice Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Essex Junction

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Huntington Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

5.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

32.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bailey Falls

32 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Texas Falls waterfall

Texas Falls

30.6 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

29.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Chutes Hunter

65.6 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Essex Junction

Are there free waterfalls near Essex Junction?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Essex Junction, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Essex Junction?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Essex Junction?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Essex Junction, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex Junction?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex Junction, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Essex Junction?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Essex Junction?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Essex Junction?

The tallest waterfall near Essex Junction is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Essex Junction require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Essex Junction?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Essex Junction have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Essex Junction?

The closest waterfall to Essex Junction is Winooski Falls, approximately 3 miles away.

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