10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Vermont (2026 Updated)
Ranked by what visitors photograph and rate five stars, these are the 10 most beautiful of Vermont's 29 named waterfalls, starting with Moss Glen Falls. The list spans the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom, Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope, and Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries.
How We Picked
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 18 publicly accessible Vermont waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Moss Glen Falls
Morristown, VT · Lamoille County · Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 864 photos of it on Google, about 2.8 for every review. 84% of its 313 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). Its listing describes it as: "Scenic hiking trails offer sweeping views of this cascading waterfall, with gorges & pools below." The setting includes Molly Pond (lake, 1.4 mi) and Joes Pond (lake, 1.6 mi). It is one of 11 named falls in the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom region. The nearest town is Morristown, about 5.2 miles to the north.
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2. Bingham Falls
Morristown, VT · Lamoille County · Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 792 photos of it on Google, about 4.0 for every review. 82% of its 200 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). Its listing describes it as: "Waterfall in Mt. Mansfield State Forest with deep pools & gorges housing wildlife & a trail network." The setting includes The Pinnacle (summit, 1.0 mi). It is one of 11 named falls in the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom region. The nearest town is Morristown, about 7.5 miles to the east.
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3. Texas Falls
Randolph, VT · Addison County · Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 814 photos of it on Google, about 5.1 for every review. 80% of its 160 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). The setting includes Fassett Hill (summit, 0.8 mi). It is one of 7 named falls in the Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope region. The nearest town is Randolph, about 12 miles to the east.
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4. Buttermilk Falls
Chester, VT · Windsor County · Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 436 photos of it on Google, about 3.1 for every review. 81% of its 142 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). Its listing describes it as: "Cluster of 3 waterfalls in a wooded state park with a 1.1-mi. hiking trail & swimming holes." The setting includes Sawyer Rocks (summit, 1.0 mi) and Cook Pond (lake, 1.1 mi). It is one of 11 named falls in the Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries region. The nearest town is Chester, about 14 miles to the southeast.
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5. Falls of Lana
Brandon, VT · Addison County · Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 180 photos of it on Google, about 4.5 for every review. 93% of its 40 reviewers rate it five stars (4.9 average). The setting includes Lake Dunmore (lake, 0.6 mi) and Rattlesnake Point (cliff, 0.7 mi). It is one of 7 named falls in the Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope region. The nearest town is Brandon, about 7.4 miles to the south.
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6. Moss Glen Falls
Randolph, VT · Addison County · Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 291 photos of it on Google, about 2.7 for every review. 80% of its 106 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Granville Notch (gap, 1.3 mi). It is one of 7 named falls in the Central Green Mountains and Champlain Slope region. The nearest town is Randolph, about 11 miles to the southeast.
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7. Big Falls
Newport, VT · Orleans County · Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 86 photos of it on Google, about 4.8 for every review. 100% of its 18 reviewers rate it five stars (5.0 average). The setting includes Warner Hill (summit, 1.8 mi). It is one of 11 named falls in the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom region. The nearest town is Newport, about 9.1 miles to the east.
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8. Black River Falls
Springfield, VT · Windsor County · Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 32 photos of it on Google, about 2.5 for every review. 77% of its 13 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). It is one of 11 named falls in the Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries region. It is right in Springfield.
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9. Crystal Cascade Falls
Windsor, VT · Windsor County · Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 34 photos of it on Google, about 3.8 for every review. 67% of its 9 reviewers rate it five stars (4.4 average). The setting includes Mount Ascutney (summit, 0.9 mi) and Ascutney Notch (gap, 1.2 mi). It is one of 11 named falls in the Southern Vermont and Connecticut River Tributaries region. The nearest town is Windsor, about 5.2 miles to the northeast.
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10. Highgate Falls
Swanton, VT · Franklin County · Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 36 photos of it on Google, about 7.2 for every review. 60% of its 5 reviewers rate it five stars (4.6 average). The setting includes Carter Hill (summit, 1.1 mi). It is one of 11 named falls in the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom region. The nearest town is Swanton, about 3.9 miles to the west.
When to Visit Vermont's Waterfalls
Spring snowmelt dominates Vermont's waterfall calendar. Flows usually peak from April into May, but that period coincides with mud season, when unpaved roads turn to mud and higher-elevation trails are vulnerable to damage, so many visitors focus on roadside falls in spring. By late May and June, trails dry out and falls still run well. Midsummer brings lower flows on smaller brooks, though summer thunderstorms can bring brief surges and swimming holes draw crowds. Fall foliage, generally from late September through mid October, is Vermont's busiest season, especially along Route 100 and around Stowe. Late autumn rains often revive the falls. Winter turns many falls into ice formations, but snow-covered approaches and short days require caution.
Before You Go
Vermont waterfalls are a mix of public and private land. The Green Mountain National Forest manages several in the central and southern mountains, and state forests and parks, such as Mount Mansfield State Forest, hold others. Many smaller falls are in towns, on private land with long-standing public use, or along rivers where access is informal; respect posted signs and parking rules. Roadside pullouts along Route 100 fill during foliage season. Hazards include cold water even in summer, strong currents and deep pools in narrow gorges, and slippery, moss-covered ledges. Gorge swimming holes have been the site of drownings and serious falls. Major floods in 2011 and 2023 reshaped some streams and trails, so conditions can differ from older descriptions.
Read our waterfall safety rules and packing list before heading out. For better pictures, see our waterfall photography tips.
Explore More Vermont Waterfalls
See all 29 waterfalls in the Vermont waterfall guide, or browse by town: Morristown, Randolph, Chester, Brandon, Newport, Springfield, Windsor, Swanton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most beautiful waterfall in Vermont?
Moss Glen Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.8-star rating from 313 Google reviews. It is near Morristown in Lamoille County.
How was this list made?
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 18 publicly accessible Vermont waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views.
How many waterfalls are in Vermont?
Our directory lists 29 named waterfalls in Vermont. See them all, sorted by town, in the Vermont waterfall guide.
Should I avoid Vermont hiking trails in mud season?
Higher-elevation trails are often discouraged or closed during spring mud season, roughly April into late May, to prevent erosion. Roadside and low-elevation falls are better choices then.