Waterfall Hikes Near Rutland, VT

15,819 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rutland? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rutland. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.6092°N, -72.9783°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rutland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

6 of 29 waterfalls near Rutland are flowing strongly today

Bailey Falls Strong Falls of Lana Strong Bakers 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 Bolton Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Center Rutland Falls Moderate Sutherland Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Moderate Moss Glen Falls Strong Texas Falls Strong Welton Falls Roaring Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Sumner Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Rutland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Bolton Falls Strong · 53 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Bailey Falls Strong · 284 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Falls of Lana Strong · 284 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Texas Falls Strong · 4 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Moss Glen Falls Strong · 4 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rutland (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rutland (19 waterfalls)

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

Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

3.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bailey Falls

38 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

34 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
1.4 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Texas Falls waterfall

Texas Falls

9.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Rutland

Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

5.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

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

Great Falls

31.2 miles away
New Hampshire
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
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

49.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Welton Falls waterfall

Welton Falls

35.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rutland

Are there free waterfalls near Rutland?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Rutland, including Bailey Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rutland?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Rutland, including Little Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rutland?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rutland, including Bailey Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rutland?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rutland, including Bailey Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rutland?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Rutland, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rutland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rutland is Bailey Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rutland?

The tallest waterfall near Rutland is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rutland?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Rutland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rutland?

The closest waterfall to Rutland is Center Rutland Falls, approximately 1.8 miles away.

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Hampton Inn Rutland/Killington

Hampton Inn Rutland/Killington

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