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Updated July 2026

Bingham Falls

Lamoille County, Vermont — about 91 ft, mid-height.

A series of falls and cascades dropping a total of about 91 feet through a narrow gorge on the West Branch Little River near Stowe, with the main horsetail drop around 30 feet. A short steep trail descends stone steps to the base.

Height
91 ft
Type
Tiered
Access
Short Hike
Trail
0.5 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
150 ft
Best season
spring through fall
Land manager
Mount Mansfield State Forest
Watercourse
West Branch Little River

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Mount Mansfield State Forest for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bingham Falls drops about 91 feet. That makes it the 228th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 66% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Bingham Falls Trail reaches it about 0.5 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 150 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Stowe. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Mount Mansfield State Forest for closures and current conditions.

spring through fall. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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