Washington County, Vermont
Waterfalls Near Waterbury, VT
There are 12 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Waterbury, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Bolton Falls, 3.3 miles northwest of town. Moss Glen Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 313 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Waterbury at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Waterbury, Ranked by Distance
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Bolton Falls
Bolton Falls is the closest named waterfall to Waterbury, 3.3 miles to the northwest in Washington County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury.
- Rating
- 4.1 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waterbury, VT 05676
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Moretown Falls
Moretown Falls lies 6.0 miles south of Waterbury in Washington County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Moretown, VT 05660
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Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Waterbury in Lamoille County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Waterbury. Scenic hiking trails offer sweeping views of this cascading waterfall, with gorges & pools below.
- Rating
- 4.8 (313 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stowe, VT 05672
- Website
- northeastwaterfalls.com
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Bingham Falls
Bingham Falls lies 13 miles north of Waterbury in Lamoille County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Waterfall in Mt. Mansfield State Forest with deep pools & gorges housing wildlife & a trail network.
- Rating
- 4.7 (200 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stowe, VT 05672
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Bingham Falls
Bingham Falls lies 15 miles north of Waterbury in Lamoille County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Johnson.
- Rating
- 3.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cambridge, VT 05464
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Blake Falls
Blake Falls lies 18 miles east of Waterbury in Washington County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Woodbury, VT 05650
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Mollys Falls
Mollys Falls lies 21 miles east of Waterbury in Washington County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Hardwick.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Marshfield, VT 05658
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Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls lies 23 miles south of Waterbury in Addison County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Randolph.
- Rating
- 4.8 (106 Google reviews)
- Address
- Granville, VT 05747
- Website
- northeastwaterfalls.com
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Winooski Falls
Winooski Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Waterbury in Chittenden County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Winooski.
- Rating
- 3.4 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Burlington, VT 05404
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Huntington Falls
Huntington Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Waterbury in Addison County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Middlebury (village).
- Rating
- 3.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Weybridge, VT 05753
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Texas Falls
Texas Falls lies 29 miles south of Waterbury in Addison County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Randolph.
- Rating
- 4.7 (160 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hancock, VT 05748
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Bailey Falls
Bailey Falls lies 30 miles south of Waterbury in Addison County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Waterbury. Its own nearest town is Brandon.
- Rating
- 3.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hancock, VT 05748
Where the Waterfalls Are
Waterbury sits in or near the Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom area of Vermont. The northern Green Mountains around Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, hold Vermont's two most reviewed falls. Moss Glen Falls near Stowe drops through a narrow gorge with pools below, and Bingham Falls, in Mount Mansfield State Forest, tumbles through potholes and a deep chasm. To the west, the Winooski River cuts through the mountains, with Bolton Falls and Winooski Falls marking drops along its course. In the remote Northeast Kingdom, Big Falls in Orleans County is a powerful drop on the Missisquoi River in a quiet rural setting. Essex County adds a falls along the upper Connecticut River. Read the Vermont waterfall guide.
By direction from Waterbury: 4 to the south, 2 to the north, 2 to the east, 2 to the northwest, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Washington County (4), Addison County (4), Lamoille County (3), and Chittenden County (1). The average distance is 18.4 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Waterbury
Bolton Falls (3.3 mi), Moretown Falls (6.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Waterbury
Moss Glen Falls (12 mi), Bingham Falls (13 mi), Bingham Falls (15 mi), Blake Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Waterbury
Mollys Falls (21 mi), Moss Glen Falls (23 mi), Winooski Falls (24 mi), Huntington Falls (29 mi), Texas Falls (29 mi), Bailey Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Waterbury: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Waterbury, VT?
12 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Waterbury: 2 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Waterbury?
Bolton Falls in Washington County is the closest, about 3.3 miles northwest of Waterbury.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Waterbury?
Moss Glen Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 313 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Waterbury in?
Washington County (4), Addison County (4), Lamoille County (3), and Chittenden County (1).
How does Waterbury compare with other Vermont towns?
Waterbury ranks 9th of the 18 Vermont towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.