STATE |
WATERFALL NAME |
SCENIC POTENTIAL |
TOWN |
DELORME MAP? |
NOTES & DESCRIPTION |
VT |
Alexander Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Amsden Falls |
unknown |
Weathersfield |
Not Listed |
this an urbanized 5-foot tall waterfall on the North Branch of the Black River; the falls should be visible from VT 131 near its junction with Amsden School Road; GPS = 43.405777, -72.505571 |
VT |
Arnold Falls |
POOR |
St. Johnsbury |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Passumpsic River with some rapids below it; the falls should be visible from Concord Avenue and/or Mill Street |
VT |
Bald Mountain Trail Falls |
POOR |
Townshend |
Not Listed |
this is a series of small cascades on Negro Brook within Townshend State Park; an access fee is charged (bring cash); |
VT |
Baldin Brook Falls |
GOOD |
Wolcott |
Not Listed |
this waterfall is on Baldin Brook and is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; no public access currently allowed |
VT |
Beaver Brook Falls |
unknown |
Wilmington |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Beaver Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Beaver Meadow Brook Falls |
unknown |
Buels Gore |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Beaver Meadow Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Beecher Falls |
POOR |
Canaan |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids on the Connecticut River; the rapids should be visible from VT 253; GPS = 45.007525, -71.509622 |
VT |
Bellows Falls |
POOR |
Bellows Falls |
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this is a set of rapids and small cascades on the Connecticut River; I used to believe there was a DAM here, but I don't think that's correct; there are several viewpoints of the falls near US 5 and Bridge Street |
VT |
Benjamin Falls |
GREAT |
Berlin |
Not Listed |
this is a collection of fine waterfalls on Berlin Pond Brook, but they are all located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; also known as Berlin Falls |
VT |
Birketts Falls |
POOR |
Ferrisburgh |
Not Listed |
this is a set of unimpressive rapids and small cascades on Little Otter Creek; the falls are visible from Satterly Road; GPS = 44.196474, -73.239059 |
VT |
Black Creek Falls |
POOR |
East Fairfield |
Not Listed |
Black Creek is split into two sections just downstream of Mill Street and there is a waterfall on each of these sections; I can see from Google Maps that at least one of these sections is a set of falls below a DAM; I can't tell if the other section has DAM or not, but it probably does; exploring the falls is likely not possible due to presumed PRIVATE PROPERTY now; the falls are estimated to be 25-feet tall; GPS = 44.784047, -72.861344 |
VT |
Black Falls |
FAIR |
Montgomery |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Black Falls Brook is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; I last tried to visit the falls in 2009 but there were NO TRESPASSING signs literally everywhere |
VT |
Black Mountain Falls |
FAIR |
West Dummerston |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Black Brook looks slightly impressive, but I don't have accurate enough directions to attempt to go and try to find it |
VT |
Blake Falls |
FAIR |
Woodbury |
Not Listed |
this is a moderately attractive waterfall on Blake Brook; a short bushwhack is required from VT 14; public access unknown |
VT |
Bolton Falls / Bolton Falls Dam |
POOR |
Duxbury & Waterbury |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Winooski River; also known as Indian Falls |
VT |
Boltonville Falls |
POOR |
Boltonville |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Wells River with some cascades below it; the DAM should be visible from the junction of Whitelaw Road and Boltonville Road; GPS = 44.170787, -72.099198 |
VT |
Bradford Mill Falls |
POOR |
Bradford |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Waits River with cascades beside it; this is within the Andrew & Ida Boch Memorial Park |
VT |
Bradley Brook Falls |
FAIR |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a 20-foot cascade on Bradley Brook just below West Hill Road at the junction of West Hill Road and Ellen Lane; GPS = 44.119759, -72.858457 |
VT |
Branch Falls, The |
unknown |
Enosburg Falls |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Tyler Branch of the Missisquoi River; the falls may be visible or accessible from Tyler Branch Road, but it is possible the falls are surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Breadloaf Falls |
unknown |
Ripton |
Not Listed |
this waterfall is reportedly very close to the Emily Proctor Lodge on the Long Trail; also spelled Bread Loaf Falls sometimes; no other information known |
VT |
Brigham Falls |
FAIR |
Stowe |
Not Listed |
these falls are highly likely to be on PRIVATE PROPERTY, but the falls may be viewable from Nebraska Valley Road |
VT |
Bristol Cliffs Falls |
POOR |
Bristol |
Not Listed |
this is a highly seasonal waterfall on an unnamed watercourse; this is one of the tallest waterfalls in New England (when it is actually flowing, of course); one website read emailed me to tell me that a good view can be had from the entrance to Sycamore Park off Route 116 in Bristol, from where you can observe the falls through binoculars or a spotting scope. This person also believes you should be able to bushwhack to the falls, but suspects it would be very difficult. It is also possible that you may run into PRIVATE PROPERTY if you try to bushwhack to the falls |
VT |
Bromley Brook Falls |
unknown |
Manchester |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Bromley Brook; no other information known; there is a fair chance this is the same place as "Benson's Holes" |
VT |
Brownsville Trail Cascade |
GOOD |
Brownsville |
Not Listed |
this is a tall and noteworthy falls on an unnamed stream on the slopes of Mount Ascutney within Mt. Ascutney State Park; access is via the Brownsville Trail from VT 44 |
VT |
Butternut Bend Falls |
unknown |
North Pawlet |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Mettawee River that is likely to be on PRIVATE PROPERTY; also known as "Mettawee Falls"; this may or may not be the same waterfall as "Mettawee Gorge Falls" |
VT |
Butternut Hill Cascades |
unknown |
Waitsfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Mad River that is highly likely to be located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; however, you may be able to see some falls both upstream and downstream from Butternut Hill Road |
VT |
Button Falls |
unknown |
North Pawlet |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the Mettawee River; the falls appear to be surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 43.392790, -73.224221; a portion of the falls may be visible from Button Falls Road, but I doubt it |
VT |
Cadys Falls |
POOR |
Morrisville |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Lamoille River; there are also some rapids and small cascades either upstream or downstream (I'm not sure which) of the DAM that are sometimes called Cadys Falls; take note that Cadys Falls this is NOT another name for Terrill Gorge (those falls are something completely different); Cadys Falls is also known as Gates Falls and Lower Falls |
VT |
Calavale Brook Cascades |
unknown |
Eden |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Calavale Brook; perhaps these coordinates represent the location: GPS = 44.790155, -72.583718 |
VT |
Candle Mill Village Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Carver Falls Cemetery Cascade |
FAIR |
West Haven |
Not Listed |
this is a seasonal waterfall on a tributary of the Poultney River; access via Carver Falls Cemetery Road |
VT |
Carwash Falls |
FAIR |
Smugglers Notch |
Not Listed |
this is a tall but very seasonal waterfall visible on VT 108 near Smuggler’s Notch; there really isn't anywhere safe to park nearby |
VT |
Cascade, The-Hartford |
unknown |
Hartford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Cascade, The-Brattleboro |
FAIR |
Brattleboro |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; also known as Chase's Cascade; no other information known |
VT |
Cascade, The-Fairlee |
unknown |
Fairlee |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Big Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Cascade, The-Wallingford |
unknown |
Wallingford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; also known as Crystal Falls; no other information known |
VT |
Cascades at Union Village Dam Project |
FAIR |
Union Village |
Not Listed |
there are several cascades and small falls on the Omponompanoosuc River here (all are roadside or within 0.1 mile) |
VT |
Castleton Falls |
unknown |
Castleton |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Gully Brook; there is a chance this is actually Gully Brook Falls #1 or Gully Brook Falls #2 |
VT |
Chaffee Falls |
GREAT |
Pittsford |
Not Listed |
a 0.5 mile hike is required to reach this series of falls on Furnance Brook; the trail to the falls is part of the Pittsford Trail Network; also known as Furnance Brook Falls |
VT |
Chamberlin Mill Bridge Falls |
FAIR |
Lyndon |
Not Listed |
there are several falls on South Wheelock Branch here; access via Chamberlin Bridge Road near its junction with Acorn Lane |
VT |
Chateaugay Falls |
unknown |
Bridgewater |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Copper's Falls |
POOR |
North Pawlet |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids and small cascades on the Mettawee River; the falls may be visible or accessible from VT 30, but there does appear to be PRIVATE PROPERTY surrounding the falls |
VT |
Corinth Falls |
unknown |
Corinth |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Cookville Branch; the falls may be visible from Grist Mill Road; GPS = 44.044678, -72.335595 |
VT |
Coventry Falls |
FAIR |
Coventry |
Not Listed |
this is a small set of falls totaling about 10-12 feet on the Black River; the falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY but the owner has historically granted permission to visit when asked |
VT |
Cow Meadows Ledges |
FAIR |
Newbury |
Not Listed |
this waterfall is allegedly seasonal and also located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Crossett Brook Falls |
unknown |
Duxbury |
Not Listed |
this waterfall is located on Crossett Brook but is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; the upper falls are nearby and you can visit those |
VT |
Crystal Cascade |
unknown |
Barnet |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Crystal Lake Falls |
POOR |
Barton |
Not Listed |
this falls supposedly consists of a DAM along with some natural cascades on the Glover River or Willoughy Brook (I'm not sure which); I believe the access is either via Church Street or Lake Street |
VT |
Danby Falls |
unknown |
Danby |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Danby Waterslide |
FAIR |
Danby |
Not Listed |
this cascade on Mill Brook is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY, although you can partially see it from Brook Street; no public access is currently allowed; also known as Mill Brook Falls |
VT |
Dead Creek Falls (picture) |
GOOD |
Swanton |
Not Listed |
these impressive 30-foot falls on Dead Creek are most likely located on PRIVATE PROPERTY, although there is a slim chance they are on land that is part of a Wildlife Management Area ('WMA'); 0.2 mile walk |
VT |
Devil's Gulch Cascades |
FAIR |
Belvidere |
Not Listed |
this is a series of several falls on an unnamed stream; a moderately difficult hike of 2.3 miles one-way is required; I believe access is via the Long Trail |
VT |
Deep Rocks |
unknown |
East Poultney |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Poultney River; no other information known; there is a chance there is another name for these falls |
VT |
Devil's Stair Falls |
unknown |
Searsburg |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Devil's Stair Brook or Bond Brook (I'm not sure which); no other information known |
VT |
Dewey's Mills Falls |
POOR |
Hartford |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Ottauquechee River that has some cascades below it; the DAM and falls may be accessible from Deweys Mills Road, but there's a chance this area is PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 43.641126, -72.406969 |
VT |
Dodge Falls |
POOR |
Ryegate |
Not Listed |
supposedly believed to be a DAM, but I have not confirmed this |
VT |
Dog River Falls |
unknown |
Northfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored set of very small cascades on the Dog River; the falls are close to the Northfield Covered Bridge |
VT |
Downer Glen |
GREAT |
Manchester |
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H-11 |
a very tough bushwhack will lead you to several good falls on Bourne Brook; this is one of the biggest waterfall adventures you can take in Vermont; do not underestimate the difficulty of visiting these falls, and I do not recommend bushwhacking here solo in case something goes wrong |
VT |
Duck Brook Cascades |
GOOD |
Bolton |
Not Listed |
this is a series of small falls and cascades on Duck Brook; the falls are downstream of the Duck Brook Shelter on the blue-blazed "Old Long Trail" (not to be confused with the official Long Trail, which was rerouted in 2015 and now avoids this area); the cascades drop a total of 100+-feet allegedly; hiking to the falls is estimated at 1.2-1.3 miles one-way; the trailhead for the Old Long Trail is on Stage Road; I tried to visit in June 2017 but found the trail to be incredibly overgrown (I gave up and turned around after hiking through thick brush for 0.25 mile; I also scared a moose that was lying down); because this is no longer the Long Trail, it is likely that the trail and these falls will drop into relative obscurity |
VT |
Dugway Falls |
unknown |
South Wallingford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Dutton Falls |
unknown |
Ryegate |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
East Barnet Falls |
POOR |
East Barnet |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Passumpsic River; also known as Roys Mills Falls; GPS = 44.326600, -72.035971; the falls should be visible from Cannon Lane and/or Comerford Dam Road |
VT |
East Calais Cascades |
FAIR |
East Calais |
Not Listed |
these cascades on the Kingsbury Branch of the Winooski River require a short but moderately difficult bushwhack |
VT |
East Hardwick Falls |
POOR |
East Hardwick |
Not Listed |
this is supposedly a set of rapids below a DAM on the Lamoille River |
VT |
Elm Brook Falls |
unknown |
Fairfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Elm Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Enosburg Falls |
POOR |
Enosburg Falls |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Missisquoi River; access should be possible via Duffy Hill Road |
VT |
Evarts Falls |
POOR |
Evarts |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Ottaquechee River; it is possible that this waterfall was drowned by the construction of a DAM downstream |
VT |
Fall Brook Falls (Danby) |
unknown |
Danby |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Fall Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Fall Brook Falls (West Dummerston) |
GREAT |
West Dummerston |
Not Listed |
this impressive waterfall on Fall Brook is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; no public access allowed; also known as Starbrook Falls and Staubbach Falls |
VT |
Fall on Waterbury River |
POOR |
Lower Village |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Waterbury River, although it is supposedly pretty |
VT |
Falls Bridge Falls |
FAIR |
Williamstown |
Not Listed |
this is a 20+ foot cascade on Martin Brook; access via Falls Bridge Road; the falls should be near roadside |
VT |
Falls Brook Falls (Hancock) |
FAIR |
Hancock |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Falls Brook; the falls may or may not be accessible from Bingo Brook Road |
VT |
Falls Brook Falls (Killington) |
unknown |
Killington |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Falls Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Falls Brook Falls (Sharon) |
unknown |
Sharon |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Falls, The (Guildhall) |
POOR |
Guildhall |
Not Listed |
supposedly a set of rapids, but I have not confirmed this |
VT |
Falls, The (Fair Haven) |
POOR |
Fair Haven |
Not Listed |
this is a small waterfall on the Castleton River; the falls are visible by looking downstream from a bridge on Main Street (VT 4A) |
VT |
Falls, The (East Arlington) |
unknown |
East Arlington |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Fayville Branch that appears to be surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 43.059510, -73.139615; there is a slim chance the falls are partially viewable from Old Mill Road, but I doubt it |
VT |
Falls in South Lincoln |
FAIR |
South Lincoln |
Not Listed |
this is a 6-foot tall waterfall on the New Haven River; this may or may not be the same waterfall as "Jackman Falls"; access via Ripton Road |
VT |
Fifteen Mile Falls |
POOR |
Waterford |
Not Listed |
this was a set of rapids on the Connecticut River, but they were destroyed by the construction of a DAM downstream; also known as Mullikens Pitch |
VT |
Flower Brook Cascade |
FAIR |
Pawlet |
Not Listed |
the actual name of these falls on Flower Brook may actually be Flower Brook Falls; the falls are part-DAM and part cascades through a gorge; although this can hardly be called a natural waterfall, it does look like a pretty spot and I have seen some lovely photographs of the site |
VT |
Foster's Fall |
FAIR |
Stowe |
Not Listed |
this is a very small waterfall and swimming hole on the West Branch of the Waterbury River; acccess via Notchbrook Road; the falls and hole should be close to roadside |
VT |
Frasers Falls |
POOR |
Ferrisburgh |
Not Listed |
this is a series of small cascades on Little Otter Creek; a short walk is required and a short bushwhack is optional for additional views |
VT |
Frazer Falls |
POOR |
Williston |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on an unnamed stream drops about 20 feet and is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; I have in my notes that I visited here in 2002 and was not impressed, however I don't remember this at all; the falls may be partially or fully visible from the road (but I'm not positive on that) |
VT |
Freeman Brook Falls |
unknown |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this waterfall is on Freeman Brook and is near the Warren Store; this may be a swimming hole |
VT |
Furnace Brook Falls |
POOR |
Pittsfield |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Furnace Brook looks slightly impressive per photographs I have seen, but it may just be rapids/cascades for kayakers; there is a small chance this may actually be the same thing as Chaffee Falls |
VT |
Galbraith Falls |
FAIR |
Barnet |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Water Andric (that's the name of the stream, apparently) looks semi-attractive per a postcard I have seen, but I don't have good directions currently |
VT |
Garland's Bridge Cascade |
POOR |
Lincoln |
Not Listed |
this is a 3-foot tall waterfall on the New Haven River |
VT |
Gates Falls |
unknown |
Montgomery |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Black Falls Brook is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; no public access at this time |
VT |
Gidding's Brook Falls |
unknown |
Hubbardton |
Not Listed |
these falls on Giddings Brook are rumored to lie on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Gihon River Falls |
FAIR |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the Gihon River; the falls are partially viewable from VT 100C, but the best views are reserved for the landowner who owns a house directly adjacent to the falls; there may be a publicly accessible path between this house and the next house (look at Street View on Google Maps and you can see what I mean); GPS = 44.638680, -72.668325 |
VT |
Glen Falls (East Braintree) |
unknown |
East Braintree |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Glory Hole |
POOR |
Whitingham |
Not Listed |
this is a spillway close to the Harriman Dam; nothing about this is natural, but it is still a pretty sight to see when water is flowing into the hole on all sides; this is found at the southwestern end of the Harriman Reservoir |
VT |
Granville Cascades |
unknown |
Granville |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Sandusky Brook that is supposedly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Granville Notch Falls |
GOOD |
Granville |
Not Listed |
these waterfalls on a tributary of Alder Meadow Brook are located off the east side of VT 100 a bit north of Moss Glen Falls-Granville; the falls are supposedly visible from the road only in high water; a 0.1 mile hike or bushwhack may be required to reach the falls; it is unlikely there is a developed parking pulloff for these falls |
VT |
Great Falls (Charleston) |
FAIR |
Charleston |
Not Listed |
these falls on the Clyde River are also known as "Great Falls of the Clyde River" and Perkins Falls; access is via Great Falls Road and take note that there are several possible vantage points; the falls may also be accessible by bushwhacking from VT 105; there appears to be lots of cascades below a DAM here |
VT |
Great Falls (Lyndonville) |
POOR |
Lyndonville |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Passumpsic River that has some cascades below it; there is another set of cascades about 400 feet downstream of the DAM as well; I am not sure if there is public access to this area, since it appears as though there is a sandpit on one side of the falls and some other buildings on the other side of the river; GPS = 44.500987, -71.998150 |
VT |
Grist Mill Falls |
POOR |
Manchester |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM with tiny cascades below it on the West Branch of the Battenkill River (which is sometimes spelled Batten Kill); access is via the local park called 'Factory Point Town Green'; a short walk is required |
VT |
Hagar Brook Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
there are several waterfalls on Hagar Brook (also called Mill Brook), but all of them are currently located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; the falls are also known as Nancy Falls and Harmon's Mint Falls; if access were actually allowed, it would be via a short hike from VT 30 |
VT |
Halifax Gorge |
unknown |
Halifax |
Not Listed |
these falls on the East Branch of the North River may or may not be accessible from VT 112; GPS = 42.746311, -72.743546 |
VT |
Halpin Bridge Cascades |
POOR |
Middlebury |
Not Listed |
this is a series of small waterfalls close to the Halpin Bridge (a wooden covered bridge); access is via Halpin Covered Bridge Road; views of the falls are supposedly limited |
VT |
Halpins Falls |
unknown |
Middlebury |
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K-8 |
these falls on Muddy Branch are supposedly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; there is a small chance that the falls are partially visible from Halpin Covered Bridge Road, but I doubt it |
VT |
Hardwick Falls |
unknown |
Hardwick |
Not Listed |
it is believed that this waterfall on the Lamoille River was destroyed to "create flood retention walls" |
VT |
Hartshorn Falls |
GOOD |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a series of waterfalls and swimming holes on Lincoln Brook on PRIVATE PROPERTY; the owner of the property emailed me in August 2018 and said that the public is not currently welcome due to the amount of trash, dog poop, and overall traffic experienced the last few years |
VT |
Haystack Falls |
GOOD |
Wilmington |
Not Listed |
a postcard that I have seen of these falls shows great promise, but I have no idea where to find these falls |
VT |
Hemlock Falls |
unknown |
Pownal |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Hemlock Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Hendrix Falls |
unknown |
Westfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Hidden Falls |
FAIR |
Brownsville |
Not Listed |
one of several seasonal falls on the slopes of Mt. Ascutney; access via the yellow-blazed Bicentennial Trail, which is one of the least used hiking routes up the mountain |
VT |
Highgate Falls |
POOR |
Highgate |
Not Listed |
this is a set of falls below a DAM on the Missisquoi River; the falls are also known as Potters Falls and Keyes Falls; some or all of the falls should be visible from Highgate Road (VT 207); GPS = 44.934230, -73.047761 |
VT |
Hippie Hole |
POOR |
Montgomery |
Not Listed |
there is a lot of conflicting information on the web as to exactly where Hippie Hole is-some sources say it is on West Hill Brook (near GPS = 44.898650, -72.649246) and some say it is on the Trout River; if it is on the Trout River, I am 99% sure there are not any real waterfalls (I think it's just a swimming hole); to reach the Hippie Hole that is supposedly on the Trout River, I have heard that you park at the ballfield on VT 118 (North Main Street) that is across from West Hill Road |
VT |
Horseshoe Falls |
FAIR |
Moretown |
Not Listed |
this is supposedly a small falls on the Mad River that is often enjoyed by whitewater kayakers; there is a chance that these falls are surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY, but access may be possible from Lovers Lane and/or VT 100B; GPS = 44.297446, -72.699341 |
VT |
Horton Brook Falls |
unknown |
North Clarendon |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Horton Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Hubbell's Falls |
POOR |
Williston |
Not Listed |
this is a set of small falls below a DAM on the Winooski River; also known as Hubbells Falls and Hubbel's Falls; the DAM and falls should be visible from Park Street / Essex Road (VT 2A); GPS = 44.482177, -73.114316 |
VT |
Hulgate Falls |
FAIR |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Lamoille River, but there are plans currently being developed to potentially remove the DAM (Peterson Dam); GPS = 44.638471, -73.162577 |
VT |
Hungerford Brook Falls |
unknown |
Highgate |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Hungerford Brook is supposedly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Hunt Mill |
unknown |
West Haven |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Hubbardton Creek; no other information known |
VT |
Huntington Falls / Huntington Falls Dam |
POOR |
Weybridge |
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J-7 |
this is a large DAM on Otter Creek that was built right on top of a natural watefall; there are some cascades directly below the DAM |
VT |
Hutchins Bridge Falls |
FAIR |
Montgomery |
Not Listed |
these are cascades on the South Branch of the Trout River; the falls should be visible from roadside on Hutchins Bridge Road |
VT |
Hydes Falls |
POOR |
East Highgate |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids on the Missisquoi River; the rapids should be clearly visible from VT 78; also known as Powells Falls; GPS = 44.931411, -72.990094 |
VT |
Ingrams Falls |
unknown |
Middlebury |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Middlebury River; no other information known |
VT |
Irasburg Falls |
unknown |
Irasburg |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Black River; no other information known |
VT |
Ithiel Falls |
POOR |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids on the Lamoille River; I visited these rapids in 2002 and was not really impressed; GPS = 44.648619, -72.725997 |
VT |
Jackman Falls |
POOR |
South Lincoln |
Not Listed |
this is supposedly an unimpressive set of cascades on the New Haven River; there's a small chance this is actually a DAM; the cascades should be at least partially visible from Grimes Road between its junction with Mill Road and South Lincoln Road; there's a chance this is the same waterfall as "Falls in South Lincoln" |
VT |
Jeannette Falls |
unknown |
Sharon |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Jericho Brook Falls |
POOR |
Hartford |
Not Listed |
I visited these small cascades on Jericho Brook in 2002 and I was not impressed; the falls are visible through the trees on VT 14 near Jericho Road; GPS = 43.689647, -72.399646 |
VT |
Joes Brook Falls |
POOR |
Danville |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a set of falls below a DAM on Joes Brook; the falls should be visible from Keiser Pond Road and/or the Lamoille Valley Trail near its junction with US-2 |
VT |
Joe's Pond Falls
(photo to be added soon) |
FAIR |
Danville |
Not Listed |
this is a series of cascades and horsetails below a DAM; views from roadside are limited and are partially obscured by vegetation and a black gas pipe, but it is possible to get down to the base of the falls (I haven't done it myself, but I have seen two fisherman down there with my own eyes) |
VT |
Journey's End |
GOOD |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
a Vermont River Conservancy project with the support from the town of Johnson and many donors conserved this small waterfall and swimming hole on Foote Brook; access is via a "15 minute hike" from Plot Road southeast of Foote Brook Road; here is a rough guess as to where to start: 44.653476, -72.683792; more information can be found on the Vermont River Conservancy website. |
VT |
Kelly River Falls |
FAIR |
Belvidere or Waterville? |
Not Listed |
these falls on the North Branch of the Lamoille River could be impressive, but the site is supposedly on PRIVATE PROPERTY; public access is allegedly allowed, as long as the public continues to respect the area; access should be possible via VT 109 near its junction with Smithville Road |
VT |
Kelly Stand Road Cascades |
POOR |
East Kansas |
Not Listed |
this is a small series of cascades on Roaring Branch that is roadside or near-roadside; access via Kelly Stand Road; also called Kelly Stand Falls |
VT |
King's Falls |
unknown |
Springfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on King's Falls Stream; access may or may not be possible from Spencer Hollow Road, although this is very close to a prison so that's unlikely |
VT |
Kingsley Grist Mill Falls |
unknown |
North Clarendon |
Not Listed |
this waterfall is on the Mill River and is upstream of Lower Clarendon Gorge; the trailhead is at the corner of East Street and Gorge Road; the falls are next to the Kinglsey Grist Mill, and are supposedly only viewable from a distance |
VT |
Latchis Falls |
unknown |
Brattleboro |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Ledge Falls |
unknown |
North Clarendon |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Leicester River Falls |
POOR |
Salisbury |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the Leicester River; the falls may or may not be visible from Maple Street |
VT |
Lewis Creek Falls |
unknown |
North Ferrisburgh |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Lewis Creek that may or may not be visible from Champlin Hill Road and/or Old Hollow Road; it is very possible that the falls are surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Lincoln Gap Falls |
unknown |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Lincoln Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Little Falls (Williamstown) |
unknown |
Williamstown |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Little Falls (Lyndon) |
POOR |
Lyndon |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Passumpsic River; GPS = 44.509547, -71.994924 |
VT |
Little Falls (Milton) |
POOR |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is a set of cascades a short distance below Clark's Falls on the Lamoille River; access should be via Ritchie Avenue |
VT |
Londonderry Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Winhall River; no other information known |
VT |
Lower Blake Falls |
unknown |
Woodbury |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Kingsbury Branch; access may or may not be possible from VT 14 |
VT |
Lower Harmon Falls |
unknown |
Rupert |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Lower Moulton Falls |
unknown |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Lower Roaring Brook Falls |
unknown |
East Wallingford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Roaring Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Lulls Brook Gorge |
POOR |
Hartland |
Not Listed |
I visited these falls on Lulls Brook in 2002 and I was not impressed; there is a slim chance I missed a part of these falls when I visited; the falls are near Martinsville Road |
VT |
Lyman Falls |
POOR |
Bloomfield |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids on the Connecticut River; it is likely the falls are surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 44.777485, -71.595412 |
VT |
Madbush Falls |
GREAT |
Waitsfield |
Not Listed |
this is an attractive falls and a good swimming hole on Folsom Brook; it is likely that at least one side of the falls is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; also known as Folsom Brook Falls |
VT |
Manley Falls |
POOR |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids on the Lamoille River; this is another waterfall that was affected by the construction of the Peterson Dam; if the DAM was removed, these falls could have some potential |
VT |
Marble Brook Falls |
unknown |
Danby |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Marble Brook |
VT |
Marble Quarry Waterfall |
POOR |
Dorset |
Not Listed |
this is a two-tiered man-made waterfall on an unnamed stream that dumps into the Norcross-West Marble Quarry; come here more to swim in the quarry rather than just visiting the falls; this is located on n PRIVATE PROPERTY, so make sure to leave no trace when you visit |
VT |
Matthewson Falls |
unknown |
Barton |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
May Pond Brook Flume |
POOR |
Barton |
Not Listed |
these falls on May Brook are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; you can supposedly see the top of the cascade from Pageant Park Road |
VT |
McIndoe Falls |
POOR |
Barnet |
Not Listed |
just a small set of cascades or rapids below a DAM |
VT |
McLaughlin Falls (picture) |
GOOD |
Mendon |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Eddy Brook is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; also known as Wheelerville Falls; this is a beautiful waterfall, and my hope that one day it is conserved by a land trust or another nonprofit organization so that the general public may visit and enjoy it |
VT |
Mechanicsville Falls |
POOR |
Hinesburg |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Patrick Creek that appears to be located behind the Iroquois Manufacturing Company on Richmond Road; there is a chance this is the same falls as Pauls Falls; public access to these falls is unknown |
VT |
Mettawee Gorge Falls |
POOR |
Pawlet |
Not Listed |
this is a small cascade on the Mettawee River; access via VT 153 |
VT |
Michigan Brook Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Michigan Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Middle Joiner Brook Falls |
FAIR |
Bolton |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall(s) on Joiner Brook that is almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; based on Google Maps, there appears to be several sets of cascades on this stream upstream of the Bolton Potholes; access will be via the Bolton Valley Access Road (assuming the public is welcome, which is unlikely); here are some locations of the falls: 44.376991, -72.873123 and 44.378342, -72.874131 |
VT |
Middlebury Gap Falls |
unknown |
Hancock |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Middlesex Gorge |
POOR |
Middlesex |
Not Listed |
this is a set of cascades below a DAM; overall, I find this to be an unattractive site |
VT |
Middlesex Narrows |
POOR |
Middlesex |
Not Listed |
this is a large DAM on the Winooski River |
VT |
Mill Brook Cascades |
FAIR |
East Haven |
Not Listed |
I suspect that these falls on Mill Brook are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; access may or may not be possible via VT 114 and/or Lost Nation Road |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Fayston) |
POOR |
Fayston |
Not Listed |
this is a small waterfall on Mill Brook; the falls should be close to Mill Brook Road (VT 17) |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Jamaica) |
FAIR |
Jamaica |
Not Listed |
may be worthwhile, but running into PRIVATE PROPERTY is almost a certainty |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Jericho) |
GOOD |
Jericho |
Not Listed |
these cascades are supposedly close to Tarbox Rd; when I tried to find them in 2002, I could not find a trailhead; there is high likelihood these falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Westfield) |
FAIR |
Westfield |
Not Listed |
this is a series of small cascades on Mill Brook; access to the falls is possible from School Street or the Millbrook Campground |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Rawsonville) |
unknown |
Rawsonville |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Mill Brook that is supposedly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Weathersfield) |
unknown |
Weathersfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Mill Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Wells) |
unknown |
Wells |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Mill Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Mill Brook Falls (Westmore) |
unknown |
Westmore |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Mill Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Mill River Falls (Georgia) |
FAIR |
Georgia |
Not Listed |
looks slightly promising, but may have PRIVATE PROPERTY issues |
VT |
Mill River Falls (St. Albans Bay) |
GOOD |
St. Albans Bay |
Not Listed |
this is a 10-foot waterfall on the Mill River within the Mill River Falls Natural Area |
VT |
Milton Falls |
unknown |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Lamoille River that has many cascadses below it; publis access unknown; GPS = 44.636864, -73.118666 |
VT |
Mistral's Cascades |
FAIR |
Manchester |
Not Listed |
these falls on Bromley Brook are 0.1 mile downstream of Tollgate Falls; the falls appear to only be visible to patrons of the highly-rated French restaurant that is on-site called Mistral's At Toll Gate |
VT |
Molly's Falls |
GREAT |
Marshfield |
Page 47
K-12 |
visiting these falls on Molly's Brook requires a moderate but short bushwhack off Power Plant Road; the total drop estimated at 150 feet |
VT |
Montpelier Falls |
POOR |
Montpelier |
Not Listed |
this is a very small DAM on the Winooski River; the DAM should be visible from both Main Street (VT 12) and Memorial Drive (US-2); GPS = 44.258192, -72.577903 |
VT |
Moretown Falls |
POOR |
Moretown |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids and small cascades on the Mad River; I visited in 2002 and was not impressed; the falls are close to the junction of Fletcher Road and VT 100B; GPS = 44.251099, -72.762159 |
VT |
Moretown Gorge Cascades |
POOR |
Moretown |
Not Listed |
this is a set of cascades on th Mad River within an impressive gorge; access should be possible via Fletcher Road; this may or may not be the same falls as "Moretown Falls" |
VT |
Morrill Brook Falls |
POOR |
Walden |
Not Listed |
this is a set of several small cascades on Morrill Brook; access is via Bayley-Hazen Road near Taylor Bridge |
VT |
Morrisville Falls |
POOR |
Morrisville |
Not Listed |
this is a small set of cascades below a DAM on the Lamoille River; GPS = 44.561732, -72.601912 |
VT |
Mossy Brook Falls |
FAIR |
Lemington |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Mossy Brook can be seen on a hike along the Mount Monadnock Trail (the Mount Monandock in Vermont and not the one in New Hampshire); hiking to the falls is estimated at 1.8 miles one-way and a fair amount of elevation gain is involved; while you are in the area, you should also cross over into New Hampshire and visit Beaver Brook Falls in Colebrook |
VT |
Mount Anthony Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Mount Tabor Falls |
unknown |
East Dorset |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Mullikens Pitch |
POOR |
Waterford |
Not Listed |
supposedly underwater due to the presence of believed to be a DAM, but I have not confirmed this |
VT |
Munsons Falls |
FAIR |
Manchester |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Munsons Brook; there is a high probability that these falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Natural Bridge Falls |
unknown |
Dorset |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Gulf Brook that passes through a natural bridge (a rarety in Vermont) |
VT |
Nelson Brook Gorge Falls |
unknown |
Orange |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Nelson Brook is almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Neshobe Falls |
POOR |
Brandon |
Not Listed |
this is a set of cascades directly below a DAM on the Neshobe River; access via US 7 |
VT |
New Haven Mills |
POOR |
New Haven |
Not Listed |
this is a set of rapids on the New Haven River; the rapids should be visible from River Road, Munger Street, and/or Cove Road; GPS = 44.092760, -73.106887 |
VT |
Niagara Falls |
unknown |
Reading |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the North Branch of the Black River; access may be possible from Niagara Street; there is a good chance the falls are surrounded by on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Nichols Falls |
unknown |
Danby |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
North Breton Brook Cascades |
GREAT |
East Hubbardton |
Not Listed |
this is a series of at least five waterfalls on North Breton Brook (also known as North Britain Brook); a moderately difficult hike is required to reach all the falls |
VT |
North Folk Woodbury Falls |
unknown |
Woodbury |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the North Fork of Cooper Brook; access may be possible by bushwhacking from VT 14, although I'm not sure where to start; the falls may be on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
North Hartland Falls |
FAIR |
North Hartland |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM with some cascades directly below it on the Ottauquechee River; I visited in 2002 and was not too impressed; GPS = 43.593565, -72.349302 |
VT |
North River Falls |
unknown |
Whitingham |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the East Branch of the North River; no other information known |
VT |
Okanee Falls |
POOR |
Waterbury |
Not Listed |
these falls on the Little River were supposedly drowned when a DAM was constructed downstream; also known as Little River Falls |
VT |
Oldcott Falls |
POOR |
Wilder |
Not Listed |
this could be a set of rapids, but most likely this is a DAM |
VT |
Old Falls |
POOR |
Rutland |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM with some cascades directly below it on Otter Creek; GPS = 43.603091, -73.012290 |
VT |
Old Marsh Pond Cascades |
FAIR |
Fair Haven |
Not Listed |
these falls are on an outlet stream from Old Marsh Pond and are within the Marsh Pond Wildlife Management Area; short hike required |
VT |
Old Military Road Upper Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Old Stone Mills Falls |
unknown |
Clippenhook |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Clarendon River; no other information known |
VT |
Ottaquechee Falls |
POOR |
North Hartland |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on the Ottauquechee River was destroyed by the construction of the North Hartland DAM |
VT |
Owen's Falls |
unknown |
Glover |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Paper Mill Falls |
POOR |
Bennington |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM with some small natural cascades on the Walloomsac River; access via Murphy Road near its junction with VT 67A (North Bennington Road); GPS = 42.912804, -73.233691 |
VT |
Paran Creek Cascades |
POOR |
Bennington |
Not Listed |
this is a 6-foot tall waterfall on Paran Creek that is visible from VT 67A |
VT |
Parish Brook Falls |
unknown |
Pawlet |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Parish Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Passumpsic Cascades |
FAIR |
Passumpsic |
Not Listed |
this is a set of slides and cascades below a DAM on the Passumpsic River; GPS = 44.374844, -72.026219; the falls should be visible from Bridge Street and/or Town Forest Road |
VT |
Pauls Falls |
FAIR |
Hinesburg |
Not Listed |
I believe this is the same waterfall as Mechanicsville Falls; the falls are supposedly reserved for guests of By the Old Mill Stream bed & breakfast |
VT |
Pearl Street Bridge Falls |
POOR |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
this is a triple-tiered small waterfall on the Gihon River; access via Pearl Street |
VT |
Pekin Brook Falls |
unknown |
Calais |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Pekin Brook that may or may not be accessible from Kent Hill Road; there is a very strong chance these falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Perkinsville Falls |
POOR |
Perkinsville |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small-ish set of cascades besides the remnants of a DAM on the Black River |
VT |
Peters Brook Falls |
GOOD |
Arlington |
Not Listed |
this is a small cascade on Peters Brook, which is also known as Fayville Branch; access via Ice Pond Road; falls should be roadside or near-roadside |
VT |
Philura Falls & Big Rock Falls |
FAIR |
Williamsville |
Not Listed |
these are two waterfalls on Schoolhouse Brook within the Newfane Town Forest; a 0.8 mile hike one-way is required to visit both falls |
VT |
Pierces Mill Cascades |
POOR |
St. Johnsbury |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Passumpsic River that has some cascades below it; also known as Valley Falls |
VT |
Pike River Falls |
unknown |
Enosburg Falls |
Not Listed |
this is a series of many cascades on the Pike River; all of these falls appear to be located on PRIVATE PROPERTY off of VT 108N; GPS = 44.988965, -72.814017 |
VT |
Pond View Farm Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Pool of Jalna |
FAIR |
Enosburg Falls |
Not Listed |
private small horsetails and a swimming hole for guests of the Kingsley Mill Manor |
VT |
Poor Farm Falls |
POOR |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is supposedly one of the waterfalls on the Lamiolle River that was drowned by the construction of the Peterson DAM; also known as Miners Falls |
VT |
Post Mills |
unknown |
Thetford |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a set of cascades on the Ompompanoosuc River; there may also be a DAM present here; GPS is likely going to be here = 43.882517, -72.261747 |
VT |
Power House Bridge Falls |
POOR |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
I can't tell if this is a DAM, a natural falls, or a combination of both; Gihon River; access is via VT 100C and School Street |
VT |
Power Plant Falls |
POOR |
Marshfield |
Not Listed |
this is a 5 or 6-foot tall horsetail on the Winooski River; access is the same trailhead for Molly's Falls off Power Plant Rd |
VT |
Punchbowl, The |
unknown |
Waitsfield |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small waterfall and swimming hole on the Mad River; access may be possible from VT 100 (Main Street); GPS = 44.148259, -72.842385 |
VT |
Putnamville Falls |
FAIR |
Middlesex |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the North Branch of the Winooski River that is heavily posted as PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 44.341019, -72.565259 |
VT |
Quechee Village Falls |
POOR |
Quechee |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Ottauquechee River that is visible from Waterman Hill Road or from the Simon Pierce Restaurant; the falls are just upstream of the Quechee Covered Bridge |
VT |
Quimby Brook Falls |
FAIR |
Sutton |
Not Listed |
this is a series of cascades and waterslides on Quimby Brook; access is via Little Egypt Road |
VT |
Raiche Brook Falls |
unknown |
Danby |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Raiche Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Readsboro Falls |
FAIR |
Readsboro |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the West Branch of the Deerfield River; access may be possible from the end of Howe Pond Road or a short walk from VT 100; I could not not find these falls in 2009 but I don't think I was looking in the correct place at that point in time; GPS = 42.803102, -72.974458 |
VT |
Reeds Falls |
GREAT |
Worcester |
Not Listed |
reaching these falls on Catamount Brook requires a difficult bushwhack of unknown distance; I am not sure if the falls can be approached from Hampshire Hill Road or from Elmore Road (VT 12), which would require a crossing of the North Branch of the Winooski River |
VT |
Rices Mills Falls |
FAIR |
Thetford |
Not Listed |
this is a series of cascades on the West Branch of the Ompompanoosuc River; the falls appear to be visible from VT 132 near Ulman Road |
VT |
Richford Falls |
POOR |
Richford |
Not Listed |
this is a small set of rapids on the Missiquoi River; GPS = 44.996247, -72.671298; the falls should be visible from VT 139 (Main Street) |
VT |
Ridley Brook Falls |
FAIR |
Duxbury |
Not Listed |
these are small cascades on Ridley Brook off Camel’s Hump Rd; the best cascades along the brook are supposedly posted as PRIVATE PROPERTY and off-limits |
VT |
Roaring Brook Falls (Wallingford) |
unknown |
Wallingford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Roaring Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Roaring Brook Falls (Westmore) |
unknown |
Westmore |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Roaring Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Roaring Brook Falls (Bradford) |
unknown |
Bradford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Roaring Brook between the Connecticut River and Blodgett Pond; access may or may not be possible from Roaring Brook Road |
VT |
Robinson Brook Falls |
unknown |
Northfield |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Robinson Brook is almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Rock River Cascades |
POOR |
Dover |
Not Listed |
these cascades on the Rock River are almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Rock River Falls |
unknown |
Williamsville |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Rock River; the falls may or may not be close to the intersection of Depot Road and Dover Road / Grimes Hill Road |
VT |
Rockingham Gorge Falls |
unknown |
Rockingham |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Rocky Dale Falls |
POOR |
Bristol |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small set of cascades a short distance downstream of Bartlett Falls on the New Haven River |
VT |
Rocky Falls |
POOR |
Berlin |
Not Listed |
these falls on Chase Brook looks impressive, but I are almost certain they are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; it may, however, be possible to ask the landowner for permission to visit the falls; access most likely via Chase Road |
VT |
Ross Brook Falls |
GOOD |
Bakersfield |
Not Listed |
looks very promising, but I could not find in 2009; PRIVATE PROPERTY is the likely culprit |
VT |
Sawyer Brook Falls |
GREAT |
Mendon |
Not Listed |
these impressive falls are on Sawyer Brook; the falls should be visible from the Canty Trail; moderate hike required |
VT |
Seven Falls |
FAIR |
Hanksville |
Not Listed |
this is a series of small waterfalls and swimming holes on the Huntington River; the falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY and access is not currently permitted |
VT |
Seymour River Falls |
unknown |
Cambridge |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Seymour River that is almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Shaw Hill Brook Falls |
POOR |
Sherburne |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Shaw Hill Brook is almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; the falls should be partially viewable from River Road though |
VT |
Sheffield Falls |
FAIR |
Sheffield |
Not Listed |
this is a set of small falls on Millers Run; access via VT 122 near the Post Office in Sheffield; access may also be possible from Chesley Hill Road |
VT |
Sheldon Falls |
POOR |
Sheldon |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM with some small cascades below it on the Missisquoi River; GPS = 44.911006, -72.973579 |
VT |
Shepherd Brook Falls |
unknown |
Fayston |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Shepherd Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Simpson Brook Falls |
POOR |
Waterford |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small waterfall on Simpson Brook just east of where Bridge Street / Hale Road go underneath I-91 |
VT |
Slide Brook Falls |
unknown |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Slide Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Sloping Falls |
POOR |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
I visited these falls on the Lamoille River in 2002 but I was not impressed; these falls are just downstream from Dog's Head Falls; may not be viewable from the road once vegetation grows in the spring; also known as Bridge Falls as there is a natural bridge here (only visible during periods of low water); GPS = 44.625893, -72.680796; the falls are near where the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail crosses River Road East |
VT |
Smith Falls |
unknown |
Hardwick |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Smugglers Falls |
FAIR |
Smugglers Notch |
Not Listed |
this is one of the tallest chains of waterfalls in the Northeast, but it's extremely seasonal; reaching the falls requires an extremely difficult bushwhack; the falls drop a total of an estimated 800-900 feet |
VT |
Snipe Island Brook Falls |
unknown |
Richmond |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Snipe Island Brook; no other information known |
VT |
South Fork Woodbury Falls |
unknown |
Woodbury |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on the South Fork of Cooper Brook is supposedly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Spaulding Falls |
unknown |
Barre |
Not Listed |
this waterfall on Jail Branch is almost certainly located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
State Prison Hollow Falls |
GOOD |
Starksboro |
Not Listed |
this 15-foot waterfall is located on Lewis Creek; I was emailed by the landowner in August 2018 that the public is not welcome at these falls because they lie on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Sterling Brook Cascade |
FAIR |
Morristown |
Not Listed |
these falls on Sterling Brook look impressive per photographs I have seen, but the falls are supposedly only viewable from the road because they lie on PRIVATE PROPERTY; also known as Turtleback Falls; the falls are close to the junction of Sterling Valley Road and Dr. Neal Road; GPS = 44.510826, -72.666549 |
VT |
Stetson Brook Waterfall |
unknown |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Stetson Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Stevens Brook Falls |
unknown |
St. Albans |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Stevens Brook that is likely close to the junction of Jewett Avenue and Kellogg Road |
VT |
Stevens Mills Falls |
unknown |
Richford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Mountain Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Stone Bridge Falls |
POOR |
Georgia |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small waterfall on Stone Bridge Brook; the falls are close to the intersection of Stone Bridge Road and Sand Hill Road |
VT |
Stonybrook Falls |
unknown |
Rutland |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Sucker Brook Cascade |
unknown |
Castleton |
Not Listed |
these cascades on Sucker Brook to the east of Lake Bomosen are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Sugar House Falls |
unknown |
Shaftsbury |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Sumner Falls |
POOR |
Hartland |
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E-12 |
this is a series of rapids and very small cascades on the Connecticut River; also called Wattockquitchey Falls, Water Ottauquechee Falls and Hartland Rapids; I visited in 2002 and was not really impressed |
VT |
Sutton Falls |
POOR |
Barnet |
Not Listed |
these falls on Sutton Brook did not impress me when I visited them in 2002 |
VT |
Swanton Falls |
POOR |
Swanton |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Missisquoi River; GPS = 44.920575, -73.127814; also known as The Falls, Allens Falls, and Taquahunga Falls |
VT |
Sweet Hollow Falls |
unknown |
Fairfield |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Tabor Branch Falls |
unknown |
Topsham |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Tabor Branch near Powder Springs Road; it is very likely the falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 44.122261, -72.235818 |
VT |
Taft Brook Falls-Lower Falls |
FAIR |
Westfield |
Not Listed |
the lower falls on Taft Brook consist of an 8-foot falls plus some smaller cascades; access is via the Barrewood Campground |
VT |
Taft Brook Falls-Upper Falls |
FAIR |
Westfield |
Not Listed |
the upper falls on Taft Brook consist of a series of small cascades; access via Balanced Rock Road |
VT |
Taftsville Falls |
POOR |
Hartland |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Ottauquechee River; the falls should be visible from Covered Bridge Road; GPS = 43.631147, -72.468310 |
VT |
Thatcher Brook Falls |
POOR |
Waterbury |
Not Listed |
cascades and falls below a dam on Thatcher Brook; these falls are upstream of the falls visible from the Hen of the Wood restaurant |
VT |
Tinker Brook Cascades |
FAIR |
Plymouth |
Not Listed |
this is a set of cascades on Tinker Brook within the Tinker Brook Natural Area of Coolidge State Forest; reaching the falls requires a hike of unknown difficulty off Shrewsbury Rd or VT 100 (I'm not sure which) |
VT |
Tolman Brook Cascades |
unknown |
Granby |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Tolman Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Trout Basin |
unknown |
Stowe |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Gold Brook; also known as Gold Brook Falls; no other information known |
VT |
Trout Brook Falls (Milton) |
unknown |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Trout Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Trout Brook Falls (Sharon) |
unknown |
Sharon |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Trout Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Trout Hollow |
FAIR |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the Mad River that should be visible from Main Street; it is possible that the falls are completely surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 44.111918, -72.856665 |
VT |
Tubs, The |
GOOD |
Pownal |
Not Listed |
these falls on Wash Tub Brook are currently located on PRIVATE PROPERTY and there is no public access; hopefully these falls become conserved at some point because there is at least one fantastic swimming hole here; this is different from the "Upper Tubs" which is either conservation land or private property that appears to tolerate public visitors (I'm not sure which; this is all as of 2017) |
VT |
Tumble Falls |
unknown |
West Haven |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Hubbardton Creek; no other information known |
VT |
Tunnel Falls |
unknown |
Readsboro |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small set of cascades on the Deerfield River; the cascades should be visible from VT 100; GPS = 42.783331, -72.960143 |
VT |
Twin Falls (Jamaica) |
unknown |
Jamaica |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Twin Falls (Middlesex) |
unknown |
Middlesex |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on Great Brook that is located on PRIVATE PROPERTY off Old Brook Road; GPS = 44.297278, -72.669981 |
VT |
Tyler Branch Falls |
FAIR |
Enosburg Falls |
Not Listed |
this is a set of waterfalls on Tyler Branch that is located close to Tyler Branch Road; GPS = 44.866962, -72.786720; the falls appear to be surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY |
VT |
Union Village Falls |
unknown |
Thetford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Ompompanoosuc River; no other information known |
VT |
Upper Falls |
unknown |
Weathersfield or Perkinsville? |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small set of cascades on the Black River; GPS = 43.373445, -72.513132 |
VT |
Upper Harmon Falls |
unknown |
Rupert |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Upper Joiner Brook Falls |
POOR |
Bolton |
Not Listed |
this looks like a small waterfall on Joiner Brook very close to the Bolton Valley ski ara; downstream of the Bolton Valley Access Road; GPS = 44.408962, -72.869982 |
VT |
Upper Mill River Falls |
unknown |
Georgia |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the Mill River; no other information known |
VT |
Upper Moulton Falls |
unknown |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Upper North Branch Falls |
unknown |
unknown |
Not Listed |
this is a waterfall on the North Branch of the Winooski River; you may be able to bushwhack to the falls from Elmore Road (VT 12); GPS = 44.4393 -72.5380 |
VT |
Upper Thatcher Brook Falls |
POOR |
Waterbury |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on Thatcher Brook that has some cascades directly below it; the DAM and falls are located just upstream from a bridge on Mill Road; this is not the same as Thatcher Brook Falls that are located behind the Hen Of The Wood restaurant |
VT |
Upper Twin Falls |
FAIR |
Westminster |
Not Listed |
this is a series of falls on the Saxtons River close to Covered Bridge Road; the falls may or may not be on PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 43.116489, -72.456153 |
VT |
Upper Whetstone Falls |
POOR |
Brattleboro |
Not Listed |
this is a small urban waterfall on Whetstone Brook; access is via Williams Street, but you'll need to find a safe place to park on a side street |
VT |
Vergennes Falls |
FAIR |
Vergennes |
Not Listed |
this is a large DAM with some cascades below it on Otter Creek; also known as New Haven Falls; access via Vergennes Falls Park |
VT |
Waits River Falls |
POOR |
Bradford |
Not Listed |
this is a small set of cascades directly below a DAM on the Waits River; GPS = 43.991495, -72.129224; the DAM and cascades should be visible from South Main Street (VT 25B) |
VT |
Warren Gorge Cascades |
POOR |
Warren |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Mad River that has some small cascades directly below it |
VT |
Water Andric Falls |
unknown |
Barnet |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Water Andric; no other information known |
VT |
Waterbury Dam Falls |
POOR |
Waterbury |
Not Listed |
this is a set of cascades directly below a huge DAM on either the Little River or the Winooski River (I can't tell which from Google Maps); GPS = 44.380831, -72.767984 |
VT |
Waterman Brook Falls (picture) |
FAIR |
Johnson |
Not Listed |
I wandered upstream from Waterman Road to visit these falls on Waterman Brook in 2009, but it was very likely that I was crossing PRIVATE PROPERTY (although there weren't any "no trespassing" signs in place at the time); you are welcome to try to do the same as I, but if you see "no trespassing" signs, please turn around (and let me know too if you would) |
VT |
Webb Falls |
GREAT |
Granville |
Not Listed |
these beautiful falls on Sandusky Brook are located on heavily posted PRIVATE PROPERTY! someone (or a nonprofit organization, like the VRC) really needs to offer the owner an attractive bid to buy and conserve this special natural attraction |
VT |
Wells River Falls #1 |
FAIR |
Wells River |
Not Listed |
this is a small (less than 8 feet) cascade on the Wells River; access is via US 302; very short walk required |
VT |
Wells River Falls #2 |
FAIR |
Wells River |
Not Listed |
this is a 6-foot waterfall on the Wells River; a very short hike is required |
VT |
Wells River Falls #3 |
POOR |
Wells River |
Not Listed |
this is a 5-foot waterfall on the Wells River; access is via US 302 |
VT |
West Branch Falls |
unknown |
Thetford |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on the West Branch of the Ompompanoosuc River; no other information known |
VT |
Westford Falls |
unknown |
Westford |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a small waterfall on the Browns River; based on Google Maps, it seems likely that the falls are completely surrounded by PRIVATE PROPERTY; GPS = 44.617464, -73.008936 |
VT |
Weston Falls |
unknown |
Weston |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the West River that is located behind the Weston Historical Society Museums; GPS = 43.292849, -72.792782 |
VT |
Weybridge Falls |
unknown |
Weybridge |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on Otter Creek that should be visible from Quaker Village Road; GPS = 44.066514, -73.217108 |
VT |
Wheeler Falls |
unknown |
Jamaica |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Wheelock Falls |
FAIR |
Wheelock |
Not Listed |
this is a series of cascades on Millers Run or the Passumpsic River (I'm not sure which); the falls are very close to the junction of VT 122 or from Peak Road and should be at least partially visible from the road |
VT |
Whetstone Falls |
POOR |
Brattleboro |
Not Listed |
this is just a DAM with a small set of cascades below it on Whetstone Brook; I visited these falls in 2016 and I was not really impressed; the falls located in the downtown Brattleboro area (which is up-and-coming if you haven't been lately); also known as Whetstone Brook Falls |
VT |
White Hill Falls |
unknown |
Wardsboro |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall; no other information known |
VT |
Windsor Falls |
FAIR |
Windsor |
Not Listed |
this appears to be a two-tiered waterfall on Mill Brook; the falls are visible from Main Street and may or may not also be visible from behind the American Precision Museum; GPS = 43.475103, -72.389661 |
VT |
Winhall River Falls |
POOR |
Rawsonville |
Not Listed |
this is a set of small cascasdes on the Winhall River; access should be possible from Cohen Road |
VT |
Winooski Falls |
FAIR |
Winooski |
Not Listed |
this is a series of waterfalls over ledges on the Winooski River; there are good views from Cascade Way |
VT |
Winooski Gorge |
POOR |
Winooski |
Not Listed |
the gorge should be visible from the Winooski Gorge Overlook Park and also the Casvant Natural Area |
VT |
Wiswall Brook Falls |
unknown |
Townshend |
Not Listed |
this is a rumored waterfall on Wiswall Brook; no other information known |
VT |
Witchcat Falls |
FAIR |
Bakersfield |
Not Listed |
this is a set of small waterfalls on Cooks Brook; unfortunately, the falls are located on PRIVATE PROPERTY; you can see some limited views from Witchcat Road, but that viewpoint is just not worth the effort to visit in my opinion |
VT |
Woods Falls |
POOR |
Milton |
Not Listed |
this is a DAM on the Lamoille River; also known as Lower Falls; GPS = 44.638431, -73.162538 |
VT |
Wrightsville Reservoir Falls |
FAIR |
Putnamville |
Not Listed |
this is a block-type waterfall on the North Branch of the Winooski River; this may or may not be the same waterfall as "Putnamville Falls"; the best way to see these falls is actually by canoeing or kayaking a channel for approximately 2.0 miles |
VT |
Wymans Falls |
GOOD |
Chester |
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this impressive falls on Whitmore Brook is located on property that is heavily posted as PRIVATE PROPERTY; the public is not currently welcome here |