Waterfall Hikes Near North Pownal, VT

390 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Pownal? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Pownal. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.7984°N, -73.2620°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Pownal

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

2 of 38 waterfalls near North Pownal are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Hamilton Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Royalston Falls Low Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near North Pownal

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 738 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Strong · 473 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Umpachene Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Race Brook Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Campbell Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Pownal (6 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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Pownal (28 waterfalls)

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

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near North Pownal

Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

7.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

5.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gages Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Center Rutland Falls

25.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Pownal

Are there free waterfalls near North Pownal?

There are 25 free waterfalls near North Pownal, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Pownal?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near North Pownal, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Pownal?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Pownal, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Pownal?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Pownal, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Pownal?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near North Pownal, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Pownal?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Pownal is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Pownal?

The tallest waterfall near North Pownal is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around North Pownal?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near North Pownal have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to North Pownal?

The closest waterfall to North Pownal is Money Brook Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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