Waterfall Hikes Near South Shaftsbury, VT

427 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Shaftsbury? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Shaftsbury. 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 42.9411°N, -73.2020°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Shaftsbury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

34 waterfalls near South Shaftsbury have live flow data today

Bakers Falls Low Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cohoes Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Gages Falls Barely Flowing Saxtons River Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hamilton Falls Low Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Low Tannery Falls Low Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 95°F

Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 95°F Sunny Best
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Shaftsbury

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Glendale Falls Moderate · 93 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Kane Falls Low · 38 cfs 19th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Low · 38 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Hamilton Falls Low · 298 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Tannery Falls Low · 3 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Cascade Low · 3 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Shaftsbury (5 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

32.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Shaftsbury (26 waterfalls)

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

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

35.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

29.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

37.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

8.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near South Shaftsbury

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

35.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

32.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

29.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

37.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

8.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

5.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Kane Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

38.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Gages Falls

45.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

43.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

42.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Shaftsbury

Are there free waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

There are 24 free waterfalls near South Shaftsbury, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Shaftsbury?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near South Shaftsbury, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Shaftsbury?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Shaftsbury, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Shaftsbury, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near South Shaftsbury, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Shaftsbury?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

The tallest waterfall near South Shaftsbury is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Shaftsbury?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near South Shaftsbury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Shaftsbury?

The closest waterfall to South Shaftsbury is Money Brook Falls, approximately 15 miles away.

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