Waterfall Hikes Near Townshend, VT

170 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Townshend? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Townshend. 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 43.0470°N, -72.6692°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Townshend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

30 waterfalls near Townshend have live flow data today

Beaver Brook Falls Low Fay Falls Low Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Gerrys Falls Barely Flowing Little Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hamilton Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Purgatory Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Low Tannery Falls Low Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 98°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Hamilton Falls Moderate · 616 cfs 67th percentile
  2. 2 Glendale Falls Moderate · 93 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Tannery Falls Low · 4 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Cascade Low · 4 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Beaver Brook Falls Low · 95 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 Fay Falls Low · 95 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townshend (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.

Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

38.9 miles away
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

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

Twin Falls

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

Great Falls

45.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Townshend

Sumner Falls

10.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

34.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

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

Sutherland Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

29.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

47.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 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 5 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 25 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 0.4 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, 29 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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