🌿 Waterfalls Near Stowe, VT

Hidden Gems & Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gnome Shire Cottage

If you’re visiting Stowe, Vermont, one of the best ways to experience the area is by exploring its waterfalls. From towering cascades to peaceful hidden gorges, these spots offer some of the most memorable outdoor experiences in the Green Mountains.

Even better — many of the best waterfalls near Stowe are within 10–30 minutes of Gnome Shire Cottage, making them perfect for a quick morning adventure or a full day of exploring.

💧 Best Waterfalls Near Stowe

🌄 Moss Glen Falls (Stowe)

Distance: ~25 minutes
Hike: Easy (0.2–0.5 miles)

Moss Glen Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Stowe area, cascading over 80–100 feet depending on how you measure it.

It’s one of the most iconic waterfalls in Vermont — and one of the easiest to access.

✔ Short, family-friendly hike
✔ Multiple viewpoints (base + upper overlook)
✔ Beautiful year-round

👉 If you only visit one waterfall, this is the one.

🏞️ Bingham Falls (Stowe / Smugglers’ Notch)

Distance: ~30 minutes
Hike: Short but steep (0.3 miles)

Bingham Falls is tucked into a dramatic gorge and drops into a deep, round pool — one of the most photogenic spots in the region.

✔ Crystal-clear water + cliffside walls
✔ Popular swimming hole (summer)
✔ Slightly steeper access near the bottom

👉 Feels like something you’d find out west — not Vermont.

🌲 Sterling Falls Gorge

Distance: ~30 minutes
Hike: Easy loop with boardwalks

Sterling Gorge is less about one big waterfall and more about the experience — a series of cascades winding through a narrow gorge.

✔ Wooden walkways + bridges
✔ Informational signs (great for families)
✔ Typically less crowded than other spots

👉 Great “easy adventure” day with a peaceful vibe.

🌿 Brewster River Gorge (Jeffersonville)

Distance: ~30 minutes
Hike: Easy

This is more of a hidden local favorite than a major tourist stop.

✔ Multiple cascades + natural pools
✔ Quiet, less crowded
✔ Great spot to relax by the water

👉 Feels like a secret swimming hole.

🌊 North Branch Cascades (Near Elmore)

Distance: ~10–15 minutes from Gnome Shire Cottage
Hike: Easy

✔ Gentle walking trail along cascading water
✔ Multiple small waterfalls + bridges
✔ Extremely peaceful and accessible

👉 Perfect quick stop after breakfast at Elmore Store.

🌄 Mountain Brook Trail (Elmore State Park)

Distance: ~10 minutes
Hike: Easy to moderate

This trail features smaller cascading waterfalls and charming wooden bridges as you hike toward Elmore Mountain.

✔ Combine with Fire Tower hike
✔ Great for families or a half-day outing
✔ Close to Lake Elmore (swim + picnic after)

👉 More of a “waterfall hike” than a single waterfall.

🌟 Bonus Waterfalls Near Stowe

If you want to expand your adventure:

💧 Cady Falls (Morristown)

  • Easy access
  • Multiple small cascades + swimming spots
  • Less crowded than Bingham

💧 Bartlett Falls (Bristol – farther drive)

  • Large swimming hole
  • Great for a full summer day trip

🛏️ Stay Near It All

Gnome Shire Cottage is perfectly located to explore:

  • Stowe waterfalls
  • Elmore & Morrisville, Craftsbury, Hardwick, Greensboro hidden gems
  • The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
  • Easy access to Route 15

👉 One of the best value stays near Stowe — without the crowds or price tag

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