Waterfall Hikes Near White River Junction, VT

2,766 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

White River Junction is where the interstates cross, which makes it a handy hub for waterfall driving on either side of the Connecticut River. Sumner Falls churns in the big river a few miles downstream, a half mile walk with dogs fine. Welton Falls over in New Hampshire runs 2.5 miles with 400 feet of gain. Buttermilk Falls is the swimming stop, a half mile in. Thirty-four falls land inside fifty miles, split between Vermont and New Hampshire.

Located at 43.6499°N, -72.3290°W

Map of Waterfalls Near White River Junction

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

34 waterfalls near White River Junction have live flow data today

Bailey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Lana Barely Flowing Beaver Brook Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Barely Flowing Beede Falls Barely Flowing 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 Blake Falls Moderate Mollys Falls Moderate Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Fletcher Cascades Barely Flowing Mill Brook Cascade Barely Flowing Shell Cascade Barely Flowing Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Georgiana Falls Barely Flowing Gordon Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Low Hamilton Falls Low Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Barely Flowing Texas Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Welton Falls Barely Flowing Waternomee Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 60°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 59°F Rain Showers
Tue 66°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 71°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near White River Junction

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sokoki Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 28th percentile
  3. 3 Saxtons River Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Gages Falls Moderate · 27 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Hamilton Falls Low · 38 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Sumner Falls Low · 1550 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near White River Junction (21 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Sumner Falls in New Hampshire LiDAR

Sumner Falls

6.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

16.1 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

23.6 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around White River Junction (26 waterfalls)

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

Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

20.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near White River Junction

LiDAR terrain view around Sumner Falls in New Hampshire LiDAR

Sumner Falls

6.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gerrys Falls in Vermont, about 208 feet of drop LiDAR

Gerrys Falls

14.3 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

16.1 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
Crystal Cascade Falls waterfall

Crystal Cascade Falls

16.4 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

20.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

23.6 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.3 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wymans Falls in Vermont, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Wymans Falls

29.1 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

29.5 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

29.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

30.5 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

31.2 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

31.3 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gages Falls in Vermont, about 54 feet of drop LiDAR

Gages Falls

31.5 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Waternomee Falls in New Hampshire, about 198 feet of drop LiDAR

Waternomee Falls

32 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

32.7 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

33.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Livermore Falls waterfall

Livermore Falls

34.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mollys Falls waterfall

Mollys Falls

35.1 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

36.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near White River Junction

Are there free waterfalls near White River Junction?

There are 25 free waterfalls near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near White River Junction?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in White River Junction?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near White River Junction?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near White River Junction?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near White River Junction, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near White River Junction?

The shortest waterfall hike near White River Junction is Bailey Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near White River Junction?

The tallest waterfall near White River Junction is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around White River Junction?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near White River Junction have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to White River Junction?

The closest waterfall to White River Junction is Sumner Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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