Waterfall Hikes Near Townshend, VT

170 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Townshend? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Townshend. 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 43.0470°N, -72.6692°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Townshend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

1 of 32 waterfalls near Townshend is flowing strongly today

Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate 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 Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Moderate Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Greggs Falls Barely Flowing Hamilton Falls Low Money Brook Falls Moderate Purgatory Falls Strong Windsor Jambs Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Sumner Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 81°F Sunny
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 71°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 75°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Townshend

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Purgatory Falls Strong · 19 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 54 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 South Hadley Falls Moderate · 3170 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Fay Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Beaver Brook Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Glendale Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 59th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townshend (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.

Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townshend (24 waterfalls)

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

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

Twin Falls

9.2 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

All 32 Waterfalls Near Townshend

Sumner Falls

28.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

35.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

20.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

25.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

3.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Greggs Falls

44.5 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Purgatory Falls waterfall

Purgatory Falls

34.4 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Townshend

Are there free waterfalls near Townshend?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Townshend, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townshend?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townshend?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Townshend, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Townshend?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Townshend, including Beaver Brook Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Townshend?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Townshend, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Townshend?

The shortest waterfall hike near Townshend is Beaver Brook Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Townshend?

The tallest waterfall near Townshend is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Townshend?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Townshend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Townshend?

The closest waterfall to Townshend is Hamilton Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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