Tallest Waterfalls in Vermont
Vermont has some killer spots if you’re looking for big drops and cool swimming holes. While the Green Mountains might not have the massive height of the Rockies, the steep notches and narrow valleys here create some of the best tiered falls and slides in the Northeast. Whether you’re hitting a popular roadside stop near Stowe or hiking deep into the woods near Manchester, you’ll find plenty of spots where the water really moves—especially during the spring melt.
Vermont Tallest Waterfalls: Vertical Drop
This table focuses on “sheer” height—the tallest single, continuous drop where the water falls vertically or at a very steep angle without breaking into separate tiers.
| Rank | Waterfall Name | Vertical Drop (ft) | Location | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Glen Falls (Stowe) | ~80′ | Stowe | The main upper plunge is one of the most dramatic vertical sights in the state. |
| 2 | Moss Glen Falls (Granville) | ~80′ | Granville | A near-vertical horsetail fall that is easily accessible from Route 100. |
| 3 | Hamilton Falls (Main) | ~50′ | Jamaica | The primary middle plunge of this massive multi-tiered system. |
| 4 | Bingham Falls | 40′ | Stowe | A clean, powerful vertical drop into a famous turquoise punchbowl. |
| 5 | Thundering Brook Falls | ~35′ | Killington | The main vertical section of a much larger, multi-tiered cascade system. |
Vermont Tallest Waterfalls: Total Drop
This table ranks falls by their cumulative height, including all connected tiers, slides, and plunges from the top of the formation to the bottom basin.
| Rank | Waterfall Name | Total Drop (ft) | Location | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lye Brook Falls | 125′ | Manchester | A massive, tiered horsetail that is widely considered the highest in Vermont. |
| 2 | Moss Glen Falls (Stowe) | 125′ | Stowe | When including the lower cascades, it matches Lye Brook for total height. |
| 3 | Hamilton Falls | 125′ | Jamaica | A spectacular series of chutes and plunges through deep rock potholes. |
| 4 | Falls of Lana | 100′ | Salisbury | A long sequence of cascading water near the entrance to Lake Dunmore. |
| 5 | Thundering Brook Falls | 80′ | Killington | One of the tallest total drops accessible via the Appalachian Trail. |