Waterfall Hikes Near White River Junction, VT

2,766 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

White River Junction is where the interstates cross, which makes it a handy hub for waterfall driving on either side of the Connecticut River. Sumner Falls churns in the big river a few miles downstream, a half mile walk with dogs fine. Welton Falls over in New Hampshire runs 2.5 miles with 400 feet of gain. Buttermilk Falls is the swimming stop, a half mile in. Thirty-four falls land inside fifty miles, split between Vermont and New Hampshire.

Located at 43.6499°N, -72.3290°W

Map of Waterfalls Near White River Junction

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

15 of 34 waterfalls near White River Junction are flowing strongly today

Bailey Falls Strong Falls of Lana Strong Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Beede Falls Roaring 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 Blake Falls Roaring Mollys Falls Roaring Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Fletcher Cascades Strong Mill Brook Cascade Strong Shell Cascade Strong Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Georgiana Falls Strong Gordon Falls Strong Great Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Moderate Livermore Falls Roaring Moretown Falls Moderate Moss Glen Falls Strong Texas Falls Strong Royalston Falls Low Welton Falls Roaring Waternomee Falls Roaring Sumner Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

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

Flowing best right now near White River Junction

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Beede Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Livermore Falls Roaring · 225 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Welton Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Waternomee Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Mollys Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Blake Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near White River Junction (4 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.

Little Cascade Falls waterfall

Little Cascade Falls

Vermont
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around White River Junction (26 waterfalls)

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

Sumner Falls

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

Welton Falls

35.9 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near White River Junction

Texas Falls waterfall

Texas Falls

9.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bailey Falls

38 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

37.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blake Falls waterfall

Blake Falls

20.9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Brook Cascade

11.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

26.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Falls of Lana waterfall

Falls of Lana

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

Beede Falls

14.7 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordon Falls waterfall

Gordon Falls

18.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shell Cascade waterfall

Shell Cascade

28.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgiana Falls waterfall

Georgiana Falls

19.1 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 700 ft
Moretown Falls waterfall

Moretown Falls

44.4 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Fletcher Cascades waterfall

Fletcher Cascades

6.3 miles away
New Hampshire
Moderate
3.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near White River Junction

Are there free waterfalls near White River Junction?

There are 25 free waterfalls near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near White River Junction?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near White River Junction, including Fay Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in White River Junction?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near White River Junction?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near White River Junction, including Bailey Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near White River Junction?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near White River Junction, including Beede Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near White River Junction?

The shortest waterfall hike near White River Junction is Bailey Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near White River Junction?

The tallest waterfall near White River Junction is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around White River Junction?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near White River Junction have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to White River Junction?

The closest waterfall to White River Junction is Sumner Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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