Waterfall Hikes Near Orleans, VT

983 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orleans? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orleans. 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 44.8090°N, -72.2011°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orleans

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 18 gauged

17 waterfalls near Orleans have live flow data today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Blake Falls Barely Flowing Mollys Falls Barely Flowing Bolton Falls Barely Flowing Highgate Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Orleans

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 Bolton Falls Barely Flowing · 312 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing · 809 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 131 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Bingham Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Bingham Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orleans (9 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.

Chutes de Mansonville waterfall

Chutes de Mansonville

31.8 km away
Quebec
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Chutes de Bolton waterfall

Chutes de Bolton

41.2 km away
Quebec
Easy
0.8 km 15 m

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Orleans (6 waterfalls)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Orleans

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chutes de Mansonville waterfall

Chutes de Mansonville

31.8 km away
Quebec
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Chutes de Bolton waterfall

Chutes de Bolton

41.2 km away
Quebec
Easy
0.8 km 15 m
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mollys Falls waterfall

Mollys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chute du Pékan waterfall

Chute du Pékan

46.4 km away
Quebec
Moderate
1.9 km 96 m

Chute de Longeway

50.5 km away
Quebec
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

22.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Chute de Berry

56.3 km away
Quebec
Easy
1.9 km Unknown
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

New Hampshire
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
Beecher Falls waterfall

Beecher Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chutes Hunter

65.6 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m

Chute à Donat

66.1 km away
Quebec
Easy
1.8 km 69 m
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chutes à Kendall waterfall

Chutes à Kendall

76.5 km away
Quebec
Easy
8.7 km 28 m
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orleans

Are there free waterfalls near Orleans?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Orleans, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orleans?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Orleans, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orleans?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Orleans, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orleans?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Orleans, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Orleans?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Orleans, including Bingham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orleans?

The shortest waterfall hike near Orleans is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Orleans?

The tallest waterfall near Orleans is Moss Glen Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orleans?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Orleans have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orleans?

The closest waterfall to Orleans is Big Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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