Waterfall Hikes Near North Pownal, VT

390 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Pownal? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Pownal. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.7984°N, -73.2620°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Pownal

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near North Pownal is flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Moderate Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Center Rutland Falls Low Chapel Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Moderate Gages Falls Low Saxtons River Falls Low Twin Falls Low Glendale Falls Low Hamilton Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Low Otis Falls Moderate Royalston Falls Roaring Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Low Tannery Falls Low Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Spier Falls Moderate

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny · 83°F

Tod 83°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near North Pownal

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Royalston Falls Roaring · 362 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascades Moderate · 13400 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Turners Falls Moderate · 13400 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Fay Falls Moderate · 105 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Bakers Falls Moderate · 3370 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 1370 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Pownal (6 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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

4.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Pownal (28 waterfalls)

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

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

14.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

5.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near North Pownal

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

14.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

5.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

4.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

13.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

35.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

25 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

8.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

28.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Pownal

Are there free waterfalls near North Pownal?

There are 25 free waterfalls near North Pownal, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Pownal?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near North Pownal, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Pownal?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Pownal, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Pownal?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Pownal, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Pownal?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near North Pownal, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Pownal?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Pownal is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Pownal?

The tallest waterfall near North Pownal is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Pownal?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near North Pownal have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Pownal?

The closest waterfall to North Pownal is Money Brook Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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