Waterfall Hikes Near South Hero, VT

162 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Hero? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Hero. 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 44.6479°N, -73.3017°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Hero

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 31 gauged

12 of 30 waterfalls near South Hero are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Bingham Falls Strong Bingham Falls Strong Blake Falls Roaring Bolton Falls Strong 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 Falls of Lana Strong High Falls Strong Highgate Falls Strong Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Moretown Falls Moderate Moss Glen Falls Strong Moss Glen Falls Strong Winooski Falls Roaring

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 73°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near South Hero

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winooski Falls Roaring ยท 263 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Blake Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Alice Falls Roaring ยท 13 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Roaring ยท 13 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Bolton Falls Strong ยท 53 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Moss Glen Falls Strong ยท 37 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Hero (8 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.

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Hero (23 waterfalls)

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

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

0.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near South Hero

Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

0.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

14 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

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

Bingham Falls

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

Huntington Falls

21.2 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
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

30.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

27.2 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Chutes Hunter

64.1 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

29 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

29.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

44.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Hero

Are there free waterfalls near South Hero?

There are 18 free waterfalls near South Hero, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Hero?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near South Hero, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Hero?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Hero, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Hero?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Hero, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Hero?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Hero?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Hero is Alice Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Hero?

The tallest waterfall near South Hero is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near South Hero require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Hero?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near South Hero have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Hero?

The closest waterfall to South Hero is Winooski Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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