Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington, VT

123,307 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Winooski Falls churns through the old mill district just across the river from Burlington, and seeing it takes nothing more than parking. Across Lake Champlain, Buttermilk Falls near Keeseville is a 128 foot ribbon cascade on Little Trout Brook, reached by a moderate 0.75 mile dirt trail on private land whose owners ask visitors to stop at the house first. Alice Falls and Rainbow Falls sit a few miles from it on the Keeseville side. Bingham Falls off Route 108 near Stowe is about a quarter mile down a trail that turns steep and slippery at the bottom, with roped-off sections along the gorge edge. The page runs to thirty-eight falls.

Located at 44.4876°N, -73.2316°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

3 of 38 waterfalls near Burlington are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Artists Falls Low Beaver Meadows Falls Low Bushnell Falls Low Fairy Ladder Falls Low Indian Falls Low Linsey Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rocky Falls Low The Falls Low Bailey Falls Moderate Falls of Lana Moderate Bingham Falls Low Bingham Falls Low Blake Falls Low Mollys Falls Low Bolton Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hulls Falls Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Phelps Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing The Flume Fall Barely Flowing Highgate Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Barely Flowing Moss Glen Falls Low Texas Falls Low Moss Glen Falls Low Winooski Falls Strong Wanika Falls Moderate Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 66°F Rain Showers
Fri 63°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 55°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 51°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 49°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 53°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Burlington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Alice Falls Roaring ยท 17 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Roaring ยท 17 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Winooski Falls Strong ยท 322 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Kent Falls Moderate ยท 491 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Wanika Falls Moderate ยท 118 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Bailey Falls Moderate ยท 280 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington (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.

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

2.1 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

21.2 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

21.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Burlington

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

2.1 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

21.2 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

21.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

21.9 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

23.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

26 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

29.6 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

31.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

31.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

35.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

35.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

36.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

37 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

37.5 miles away
Vermont
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burlington?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burlington?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Burlington?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Burlington, including Bingham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burlington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Burlington is Alice Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Burlington?

The tallest waterfall near Burlington is Buttermilk Falls at 128 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Burlington require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Burlington requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Burlington?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Burlington have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Burlington?

The closest waterfall to Burlington is Winooski Falls, approximately 2.1 miles away.

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