Waterfall Hikes Near Montpelier, VT

8,030 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montpelier? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Montpelier. 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 44.2659°N, -72.5717°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Montpelier

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

1 of 25 waterfalls near Montpelier is flowing strongly today

Bailey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Lana Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Bingham Falls Low Bingham Falls Low Blake Falls Low Mollys Falls Low Bolton Falls Moderate Bridalveil Falls Barely Flowing Franconia Falls Barely Flowing Georgiana Falls Barely Flowing Gordon Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Barely Flowing Thirteen Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Low Texas Falls Low Moss Glen Falls Low Winooski Falls Low Waternomee Falls Low Sutherland Falls Strong Sumner Falls Moderate

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Montpelier

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sutherland Falls Strong · 1430 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Sumner Falls Moderate · 10800 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Moderate · 334 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 256 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Bolton Falls Moderate · 529 cfs 30th percentile
  6. 6 Huntington Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montpelier (5 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.

Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Montpelier (20 waterfalls)

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

Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Montpelier

Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Mollys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

32.5 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

Bailey Falls

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

Huntington Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

23.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

32.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft

Sumner Falls

10.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawthorne Falls waterfall

Hawthorne Falls

11.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

35.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chutes de Mansonville waterfall

Chutes de Mansonville

31.8 km away
Quebec
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Montpelier

Are there free waterfalls near Montpelier?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Montpelier, including Bailey Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Montpelier?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Montpelier, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Montpelier?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montpelier, including Bailey Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montpelier?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Montpelier, including Bailey Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Montpelier?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Montpelier?

The shortest waterfall hike near Montpelier is Bailey Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Montpelier?

The tallest waterfall near Montpelier is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Montpelier?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Montpelier have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Montpelier?

The closest waterfall to Montpelier is Moretown Falls, approximately 8.8 miles away.

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