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 about 2 hours 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 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Sutherland Falls Moderate · 1030 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Artists Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Beaver Meadows Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Rocky Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 39th 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

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

35.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

32.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bailey Falls

32 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Texas Falls waterfall

Texas Falls

30.6 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

40.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

40.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Mollys Falls waterfall

Mollys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft

Chutes Hunter

65.6 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

22.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

43.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

27.7 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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