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

6 of 34 waterfalls near White River Junction are flowing strongly today

Bailey Falls Moderate Falls of Lana Moderate Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Beede Falls Moderate Black River Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Crystal Cascade Falls Moderate Gerrys Falls Moderate Little Cascade Falls Moderate Wymans Falls Moderate Blake Falls Moderate Mollys Falls Moderate Center Rutland Falls Low Sutherland Falls Low Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Shell Cascade Strong Gages Falls Low Saxtons River Falls Low Twin Falls Low Sokoki Falls Low Georgiana Falls Moderate Gordon Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Strong Moretown Falls Moderate Moss Glen Falls Moderate Texas Falls Moderate Royalston Falls Roaring Welton Falls Moderate Waternomee Falls Strong Sumner Falls Moderate

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Wed 86°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near White River Junction

Updated 32 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Royalston Falls Roaring · 362 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Livermore Falls Strong · 400 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Waternomee Falls Strong · 51 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Shell Cascade Strong · 191 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Mill Brook Cascade Strong · 191 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Fletcher Cascades Strong · 191 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near White River Junction (4 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.

Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

16.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft

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

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

Sumner Falls

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

Welton Falls

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

Black River Falls

9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near White River Junction

Sumner Falls

26.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gerrys Falls

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

Little Cascade Falls

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

Crystal Cascade Falls

16.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

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

Black River Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

23.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

13.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sokoki Falls waterfall

Sokoki Falls

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

Great Falls

New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

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

Center Rutland Falls

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

Twin Falls

3.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

3.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waternomee Falls

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

Saxtons River Falls

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

Fay Falls

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

Livermore Falls

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

Mollys Falls

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

Beaver Brook Falls

49.8 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 4 easy waterfall hikes near White River Junction, including Fay 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 0.2 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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