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Bingham Falls
Stowe, Vermont
A popular short-hike waterfall near Stowe with a dramatic gorge and slick rock.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
High
Walk time
15-25 minutes
Trail difficulty
3 / 5 Moderate
Parking ease
Difficult · Fills early
Dog policy
Allowed on leash
Access type
Trail access
Conditions
Preparing conditions
Getting there
Parking
44.51822, -72.76978
Lot · Difficult · Fills early
Trailhead
44.51751, -72.76927
0.3 mi · 15-25 minutes · 3 / 5 Moderate · Mixed surface
Attraction
44.51970, -72.76710
Waterfall · Plunge · Swim conditional
Arrival directions
From Stowe village, follow VT 108 (Mountain Road) north about 6.4 miles to the signed Bingham Falls pull-offs on both sides of the highway. Cross VT 108 carefully (the posted speed is 50 MPH) and descend the short Bingham Falls trail via the stone staircase to the gorge. A longer 1.3-mile approach via the Mill Trail is also available from Notchback Road.
0.3 miShort walkMixedLot1900 ft154 ft gain
Parking notes: Dirt and paved pull-offs on both sides of VT 108 that fill early on summer weekends. This is a high-speed highway with tight sightlines; use hazards, cross carefully, and expect rangers to tow cars blocking the road edge.
Overview
Bingham FallsS is a short-hike waterfall stop near Stowe with a dramatic gorge, cold water, and slippery rock that calls for conservative judgment.
- Also known as
- Bingham Brook Falls
- County
- Lamoille County
- Region
- Stowe / Mount Mansfield
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Plunge
Know before you go
Editorial tags
WaterfallShort hikePopularScenic
Good for
Photo stopShort hikeWade
Land ownership
Public
ADA accessibility
No
Watch for
Slippery rock
Cold water caution
After rain danger
Jumping risk
Cliff edge gorge
Highway crossing hazard
Deadly vortex above falls