The Ultimate Vermont Waterfall Road Trip Is Right Here – And You’ll Want To Do It
You will find some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vermont in this do-able day trip with only 5 hours and 12 minutes total driving time. The scenery along the way is charming and this is all you need for a rewarding and inexpensive road trip. No matter where where you are, there is a delightful rush when you happen upon a waterfall. No two are alike, and they can be different throughout the year, and even year to year. Whether the falls are a hiking destination or a surprise on the side of the road, there are undeniably some magic and compelling things about them.
Actually, there are several very real reasons we love waterfalls … any time there is moving or rushing water, it gives off negative ions – which, ironically, give us all “positive vibes.” It’s one of the reasons a long hot shower makes us feel so good, too. Also, the white noise generated by the sound of the water crashing and flowing that has a soothing affect. Waterfalls please multiple senses at the same time, so your senses of sight, hearing and smell receive simultaneous positive stimulation. The stimulation is so strong, it can push all other thoughts and feelings out of our minds. We are surrounded by beauty in a setting that is either peaceful or powerful, depending on the falls.
I’d be remiss not to add that waterfalls often end in some of the best summer swimming holes in Vermont. Enjoy!
Moss Glen Falls in Putnam State Forest is a stunning 125 foot drop with plunge, horsetail and a fan shapes. A 10 minute hike will give you an easy trek to view from the middle viewpoint.
Located in the Mt. Mansfield State Forest, you'll find a plunging 25 foot foot plunge after an easy hike that takes about 20 minutes. In the summer, be sure to bring your bathing suit!
You'll find beautiful horsetails and cascades at the Falls of Lana in Salisbury. Over 100 feet in height, this mesmerizing site has different vantage points which range from easy to difficult hiking requirements.
The hiking time is negligible with less than 0.1 miles to view the Moss Glen Falls in Granville. It's located in the Green Mountain National Forest, but can be seen from the road making it handicapped accessible.
7. Little Ellis Falls, between Roxbury and Andover
These falls can be lit at night, and you can rent out the location for weddings or parties. It takes about 5 minutes to reach the lower falls, 10 to reach the upper falls, and can mostly be viewed from the road for handicapped accessibility.
When looking for a rewarding adventure, always remember: waterfalls are generally easier to get to than mountaintops!
