Waterfalls near Stowe, VermontStowe is the most famous resort and adventure basetown in Vermont. Set near the Green Mountains and the tallest mountain in the state (Mt. Mansfield), Stowe has miles of hiking trails and several excellent waterfalls. Many of these waterfalls are easy to find and require only a short walk or hike. The waterfalls listed below are the best waterfalls that are close to the Stowe area. Each of these waterfalls is within a 30-minute drive of Stowe. Enjoy these Stowe-area waterfalls! Follow New England Waterfalls on Facebook!  STOWE WATERFALL MAP Here is a map that provides an overview of the best waterfalls near Stowe and Burlington in Vermont.  BINGHAM FALLS Rating:  Stowe, Vermont West Branch of the Waterbury River 0.3 mile hike one-way (moderate) Who says you have to visit a Caribbean island to see a waterfall in a tropical-like setting? Bingham Falls is tucked into an attractive gorge a few miles north of the center of Stowe and is a personal favorite.
MOSS GLEN FALLS (STOWE) Rating: Stowe, Vermont Moss Glen Brook 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) One of two waterfalls in Vermont named Moss Glen Falls. This one is taller & wilder, and you must complete a short hike in order to reach it.
BOLTON POTHOLES Rating:  Bolton, Vermont Joiner Brook 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy) One of the most enjoyable swimming holes in all of New England. Come prepared for heavy crowds and expect a challenge in finding a legal and safe place to park.
HONEY HOLLOW FALLS Rating:  Bolton, Vermont Preston Brook Less than 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy) Uncrowded and highly photogenic, Honey Hollow Falls is your best bet for an uncrowded Stowe-area waterfall.
TERRILL GORGE Rating:  Morristown, Vermont Kenfield Brook 0.4 mile hike one-way (moderate) The waterfall that dumps into Terrill Gorge may be small, but it's undeniably gorgeous. Swimming is top notch here too, and it's typically not too crowded.
BREWSTER RIVER GORGE Rating:  Cambridge, Vermont Brewster River 0.3 mile hike one-way to lower falls; 0.5 mile hike one-way to upper falls (easy/moderate) The Brewster River harbors a few waterfalls, but none are as tall and grandeur as those in Brewster River Gorge. Visit during the spring snowmelt or after heavy rains if possible; otherwise, much of the falls will be hidden behind or under the massive boulders that lie in the rivers' path.
JEFF FALLS Rating:  Cambridge, Vermont Brewster River Less than 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) When landowners continue to allow access to their own swimming holes, we all need to forever grateful. Jeff Falls is one fine example of this. Enjoy this swimming hole and leave no trace so that this cherished place continues to stay open to the public.
HUNTINGTON GORGE Rating: Richmond, Vermont Huntington River Less than 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy) Come to Huntington Gorge to see the falls and the fascinating geology, but don't come here to swim. No other waterfall in New England has such a high body count. This is a beautiful but extremely dangerous place to swim.
HELL BROOK CASCADES Rating: Stowe, Vermont Hell Brook Difficult hike required Hell Brook Cascades is a towering set of plunges and horsetails on the eastern slopes of Mt. Mansfield. These falls are typically seen by those scrambling their way to the top of Mt. Mansfield, the state of Vermont's tallest peak, via the extremely steep Hell Brook Trail. Strong and adventurous bushwackers can see more segments of the falls if they are up for the challenge of traversing some steep and potentially dangerous off-trail terrain.
STERLING FALLS GORGE Rating:  Stowe, Vermont Sterling Brook 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) Significantly less crowded than most other Stowe area-waterfalls, Sterling Falls Gorge is a series of cascades, plunges and horsetails found along a short trail that descends into a tight gorge. HELPFUL LINKS Here are some helpful links to help you explore and enjoy more waterfalls and swimming holes throughout New England:
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