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

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

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Mon 59°F Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers
Tue 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny
Fri 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny then 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 Roaring · 51 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Saxtons River Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Gages Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls Strong · 2570 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Hamilton Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 43rd 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

Texas Falls waterfall

Texas Falls

38.1 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bailey Falls in Vermont, about 88 feet of drop LiDAR

Bailey Falls

39.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

40.1 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

41.6 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mill Brook Cascade in New Hampshire, about 133 feet of drop LiDAR

Mill Brook Cascade

43 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

43.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Beede Falls waterfall

Beede Falls

44 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

44.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

47.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

47.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

47.7 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

49.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

49.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 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 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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