Waterfall Hikes Near Montpelier, VT

8,030 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montpelier? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Montpelier. These trails range from easy to unknown 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

36 of 36 gauged

7 of 36 waterfalls near Montpelier are flowing strongly today

Bailey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Lana Barely Flowing Big Falls Strong Bingham Falls Strong Bingham Falls Strong Blake Falls Strong Mollys Falls Strong Bolton Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Hawthorne Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Zealand Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Thirteen Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Strong Winooski Falls Moderate Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny

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 Big Falls Strong · 54 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Blake Falls Strong · 45 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Mollys Falls Strong · 45 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Sumner Falls Strong · 2440 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Bolton Falls Moderate · 75 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Winooski Falls Moderate · 597 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montpelier (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.

Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

8.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Bingham Falls

31 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Montpelier (26 waterfalls)

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

Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

14.9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Montpelier

Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

8.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Mollys Falls

14.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

14.7 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
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
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Texas Falls

30.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bailey Falls

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

Huntington Falls

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

Winooski Falls

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

Falls of Lana

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

Bridalveil Falls

33.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Chute du Pékan waterfall

Chute du Pékan

67.5 km away
Quebec
Moderate
1.9 km 96 m

Chute de Longeway

71.6 km away
Quebec
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Sumner Falls

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

Big Falls

42.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawthorne Falls waterfall

Hawthorne Falls

42.2 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

27.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Montpelier

Are there free waterfalls near Montpelier?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Montpelier, including Bailey Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Montpelier?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Montpelier?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montpelier, including Bailey Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montpelier?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Montpelier, including Bailey Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Montpelier?

There are 6 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, 26 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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