Waterfall Hikes Near Wells River, VT

326 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wells River? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wells River. 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 44.1538°N, -72.0615°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wells River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

39 waterfalls near Wells River have live flow data today

Arethusa Falls Barely Flowing Hawthorne Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Ripley Falls Barely Flowing Zealand Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Thoreau Falls Barely Flowing Thirteen Falls Barely Flowing Bailey Falls Barely Flowing Beede Falls Barely Flowing Sabbaday Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Blake Falls Barely Flowing Mollys Falls Barely Flowing Bolton Falls Low Bridalveil Falls Barely Flowing Franconia Falls Barely Flowing Georgiana Falls Barely Flowing Gordon Falls Barely Flowing Nancy Cascades Barely Flowing Coosauk Fall Barely Flowing Glen Ellis Falls Barely Flowing Hitchcock Falls Barely Flowing Winniweta Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Fletcher Cascades Barely Flowing Mill Brook Cascade Barely Flowing Norway Rapids Barely Flowing Shell Cascade Barely Flowing Livermore Falls Barely Flowing Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Texas Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Peboamauk Fall Barely Flowing Welton Falls Barely Flowing Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Sumner Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 83°F Sunny Best
Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Chance Rain Showers
Ind 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wells River

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bolton Falls Low · 415 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Sumner Falls Low · 9180 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Welton Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Beede Falls Barely Flowing · 123 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Sabbaday Falls Barely Flowing · 123 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing · 35 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wells River (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wells River (34 waterfalls)

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

Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

32.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

35.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft
Thirteen Falls waterfall

Thirteen Falls

38.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waternomee Falls

45.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Wells River

Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

32.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.0 miles 800 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

35.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft
Thirteen Falls waterfall

Thirteen Falls

38.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waternomee Falls

45.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Hawthorne Falls waterfall

Hawthorne Falls

11.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mollys Falls waterfall

Mollys Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Franconia Falls waterfall

Franconia Falls

5.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
6.8 miles 200 ft
Thoreau Falls waterfall

Thoreau Falls

6.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.2 miles 800 ft
Zealand Falls waterfall

Zealand Falls

4.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
5.6 miles 650 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ripley Falls waterfall

Ripley Falls

1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
1.2 miles 300 ft
Arethusa Falls waterfall

Arethusa Falls

27.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.8 miles 800 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

8.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

2.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nancy Cascades waterfall

Nancy Cascades

1.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

7.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Norway Rapids

5.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

45.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wells River

Are there free waterfalls near Wells River?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Wells River, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wells River?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Wells River, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wells River?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wells River, including Arethusa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wells River?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wells River, including Arethusa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wells River?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Wells River, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wells River?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wells River is Arethusa Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wells River?

The tallest waterfall near Wells River is Nancy Cascades at 300 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wells River?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Wells River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wells River?

The closest waterfall to Wells River is Bridalveil Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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