Updated July 2026
Lye Brook Falls
One of the highest waterfalls in Vermont, Lye Brook Falls spreads over a broad rock face in the Lye Brook Wilderness near Manchester, reached by a blue-blazed trail through the Green Mountain National Forest.
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 Lye Brook Wilderness, Green Mountain National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Graded lakes within 25 miles
- BBourn Pond · Bennington County · 3 mi
- BStratton Pond · Windham County · 3.8 mi
- BBranch Pond · Bennington County · 4.7 mi
- BBeebe Pond · Bennington County · 6.7 mi
Where to stay near Lye Brook Falls, Vermont
Top-rated places to stay near Lye Brook Falls, Vermont
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Lye Brook Falls, Vermont?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Lye Brook Falls, Vermont — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lye Brook Falls drops about 125 feet. That makes it the 151st-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 Lye Brook Falls Trail reaches it about 4.5 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 925 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Manchester. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Lye Brook Wilderness, Green Mountain National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions.
April through October. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Vermont waterfalls
- Bingham Falls · 91 ft
- Falls of Lana · 100 ft
- Hamilton Falls · 125 ft
- Moss Glen Falls (Granville) · 35 ft
- Moss Glen Falls · 125 ft
- Old City Falls · 40 ft
- Terrill Gorge (Cady Falls)
- Texas Falls · 35 ft
Sources
Get trip conditions by email
Lake grades, water temperature, and seasonal conditions as the data updates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.