Waterfall Hikes Near Townshend, VT

170 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Townshend? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Townshend. 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 43.0470°N, -72.6692°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Townshend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

1 of 32 waterfalls near Townshend is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Crystal Cascade Falls Moderate Gerrys Falls Moderate Little Cascade Falls Moderate Wymans Falls Moderate Center Rutland Falls Moderate Sutherland Falls Moderate Chapel Falls Moderate Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Gages Falls Barely Flowing Saxtons River Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Strong Greggs Falls Low Hamilton Falls Low Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Sumner Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Low

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Tod 80°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Townshend

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Strong · 2860 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Cascade Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Sumner Falls Moderate · 2050 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Turners Falls Moderate · 3920 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 The Cascades Moderate · 3920 cfs 39th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townshend (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.

Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townshend (24 waterfalls)

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Townshend

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

18.1 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Gages Falls

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

Twin Falls

14.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

36.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

27.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

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

Beaver Brook Falls

35.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

27.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft

Gerrys Falls

28.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

18.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

31.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

44.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Townshend

Are there free waterfalls near Townshend?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Townshend, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townshend?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townshend?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Townshend, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Townshend?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Townshend, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Townshend?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Townshend, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Townshend?

The shortest waterfall hike near Townshend is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Townshend?

The tallest waterfall near Townshend is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Townshend?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Townshend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Townshend?

The closest waterfall to Townshend is Hamilton Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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