Waterfalls around Burlington at a glance
There are 73 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Burlington. The nearest is Winooski Falls, about 1.7 mi ENE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 36 of the 73. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by New York (42) and Vermont (31).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Burlington | 2 |
| 25 miles of Burlington | 15 |
| 50 miles of Burlington | 73 |
Well-known falls within reach of Burlington
Rainbow Falls (13 miWNW), Bingham Falls (21 miENE) and Moss Glen Falls (29 miE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in New York, waterfalls in Vermont.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Burlington
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski Falls | 1.7 mi ENE | not recorded | Chittenden County, Vermont |
| LaPlatte River Falls | 7.2 mi S | not recorded | Vermont |
| Buttermilk Falls | 11 mi W | not recorded | Essex County, New York |
| Rainbow Falls | 13 mi WNW | not recorded | Clinton County, New York |
| Alice Falls | 13 mi WNW | not recorded | Clinton County, New York |
| Horseshoe Falls | 13 mi WNW | not recorded | New York |
| Huntington Gorge | 14 mi ESE | not recorded | Vermont |
| Five Chutes | 16 mi NNE | not recorded | Vermont |
| Fairfax Falls | 16 mi NE | not recorded | Vermont |
| Olga's Falls | 18 mi E | not recorded | Vermont |
| Bolton Falls | 21 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington County, Vermont |
| Bingham Falls | 21 mi ENE | not recorded | Lamoille County, Vermont |
| Bingham Falls | 22 mi E | not recorded | Lamoille County, Vermont |
| Gorge | 25 mi E | not recorded | Vermont |
| Kent Falls | 25 mi NW | not recorded | Clinton County, New York |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Burlington
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 9 of the 73 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Brook Falls | 262 ft | 35 mi SW |
| Beede Brook Falls | 66 ft | 35 mi SW |
| Bittersweet Falls | 20 ft | 31 mi S |
| Cheever Falls | 20 ft | 49 mi E |
| Middlebury Falls | 18 ft | 32 mi S |
| Bartlett Falls | 15 ft | 25 mi SSE |
| Shoebox Falls | 10 ft | 36 mi SW |
| Dog Team Falls | 7 ft | 29 mi S |
| Swimming hole and water fall | 3 ft | 38 mi SW |
Counties with the most falls near Burlington
Essex County, NY (20), Addison County, VT (5), Washington County, VT (4), Clinton County, NY (3) and Lamoille County, VT (3). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Albany, Portland, Maine, Boston, Hartford, Ithaca.