Waterfall Hikes Near Pownal, VT

556 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pownal? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of 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 42.7653°N, -73.2355°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pownal

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

3 of 37 waterfalls near Pownal are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Partly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 82°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pownal

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Royalston Falls Strong · 362 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Spirit Falls Strong · 362 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Doane Falls Strong · 362 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Fay Falls Moderate · 105 cfs 53rd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 4060 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 4060 cfs 40th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near 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.

Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pownal (29 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
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

5.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

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 37 Waterfalls Near Pownal

Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

22.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

4.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

46.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

42.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

45.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

40.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

Dickinson Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

43 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

9.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

17.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

36.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

18.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pownal

Are there free waterfalls near Pownal?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Pownal, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pownal?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pownal?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pownal, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pownal?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pownal, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pownal?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pownal?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pownal?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pownal?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Pownal have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pownal?

The closest waterfall to Pownal is Money Brook Falls, approximately 7.8 miles away.

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