Waterfall Hikes Near South Burlington, VT

20,241 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Burlington? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Burlington. 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 44.4622°N, -73.2202°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Burlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near South Burlington have live flow data today

Alice Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Artists Falls Moderate Beaver Meadows Falls Moderate Bushnell Falls Moderate Fairy Ladder Falls Moderate Indian Falls Moderate Linsey Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rocky Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Bailey Falls Low Falls of Lana Low Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Blake Falls Barely Flowing Mollys Falls Barely Flowing Bolton Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Split Rock Falls Low Clifford Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hulls Falls Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Phelps Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing The Flume Fall Barely Flowing Highgate Falls Low Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Texas Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Winooski Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Moderate

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 79°F Sunny Best
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Burlington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artists Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Beaver Meadows Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Rocky Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Linsey Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Burlington (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.

Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Burlington (27 waterfalls)

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

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

23.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near South Burlington

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

23.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 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
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

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

Kent Falls

5.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

29.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near South Burlington?

There are 20 free waterfalls near South Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Burlington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Burlington?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Burlington?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Burlington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Burlington?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Burlington is Alice Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Burlington?

The tallest waterfall near South Burlington is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near South Burlington require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near South Burlington requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Burlington?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near South Burlington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Burlington?

The closest waterfall to South Burlington is Winooski Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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