Waterfall Hikes Near South Hero, VT

162 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Hero? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Hero. 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 44.6479°N, -73.3017°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Hero

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 31 gauged

30 waterfalls near South Hero have live flow data today

Alice Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Artists Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Meadows Falls Barely Flowing Bushnell Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Blake Falls Barely Flowing Bolton Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Split Rock Falls Barely Flowing 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 Falls of Lana Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Highgate Falls Low Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Winooski Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny
Ind 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Hero

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Highgate Falls Low ยท 9 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Winooski Falls Barely Flowing ยท 1440 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing ยท 49 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Alice Falls Barely Flowing ยท 49 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Bingham Falls Barely Flowing ยท 10 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Bingham Falls Barely Flowing ยท 10 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Hero (8 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.

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

5.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Hero (23 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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near South Hero

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

35.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

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

High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Blake Falls

Vermont
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
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

32.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Hero

Are there free waterfalls near South Hero?

There are 18 free waterfalls near South Hero, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Hero?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near South Hero, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Hero?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Hero, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Hero?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Hero, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Hero?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Hero?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Hero?

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

Do any waterfalls near South Hero require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Hero?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near South Hero have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Hero?

The closest waterfall to South Hero is Winooski Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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