Waterfall Hikes Near South Shaftsbury, VT

427 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Shaftsbury? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Shaftsbury. 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 42.9411°N, -73.2020°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Shaftsbury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 36 gauged

1 of 36 waterfalls near South Shaftsbury is flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Low Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 74°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 74°F Sunny Best
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 70°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near South Shaftsbury

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 769 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3950 cfs 73rd percentile
  3. 3 Umpachene Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Campbell Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 54 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Beaver Brook Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Shaftsbury (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.

Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Shaftsbury (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
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

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

Wahconah Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

26.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near South Shaftsbury

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

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

Tannery Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

26.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Windsor Jambs

20.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

5.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

42.4 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
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saxtons River Falls waterfall

Saxtons River Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

7.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Beaver Brook Falls waterfall

Beaver Brook Falls

7.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Shaftsbury

Are there free waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

There are 26 free waterfalls near South Shaftsbury, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Shaftsbury?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near South Shaftsbury, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Shaftsbury?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Shaftsbury, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Shaftsbury, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near South Shaftsbury, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Shaftsbury?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Shaftsbury is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Shaftsbury?

The tallest waterfall near South Shaftsbury is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Shaftsbury?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near South Shaftsbury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Shaftsbury?

The closest waterfall to South Shaftsbury is Money Brook Falls, approximately 15 miles away.

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