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Updated July 2026

Hamilton Falls

Windham County, Vermont — about 125 ft, taller than most.

At about 125 feet, Hamilton Falls is one of Vermont's tallest waterfalls, tumbling over a series of ledges and potholes in the Hamilton Falls Natural Area within Jamaica State Park.

Height
125 ft
Type
Cascade
Access
Moderate Hike
Trail
5.8 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
711 ft
Best season
Late spring through fall
Land manager
Jamaica State Park / Hamilton Falls Natural Area (Vermont FPR)
Watercourse
Cobb Brook

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 Jamaica State Park / Hamilton Falls Natural Area (Vermont FPR) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hamilton Falls drops about 125 feet. That makes it the 152nd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 78% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The West River Trail to Hamilton Falls Trail reaches it about 5.8 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 711 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Jamaica. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Jamaica State Park / Hamilton Falls Natural Area (Vermont FPR) for closures and current conditions.

Late 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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