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Updated July 2026

Moss Glen Falls

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

One of the tallest waterfalls in Vermont, Moss Glen Falls drops in a series of moss-framed cascades near Stowe and is reached by a short but steep and often-wet trail.

Height
125 ft
Type
Cascade
Access
Short Hike
Trail
0.6 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
Spring and early summer
Land manager
C.C. Putnam State Forest (Vermont FPR)
Watercourse
Moss Glen 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 C.C. Putnam State Forest (Vermont FPR) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moss Glen Falls drops about 125 feet. That makes it the 150th-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 Moss Glen Falls Trail reaches it about 0.6 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Stowe. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with C.C. Putnam State Forest (Vermont FPR) for closures and current conditions.

Spring and early summer. 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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