Bingham Falls

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Vermont · Waterfalls

Bingham Falls

Cold, clear water tucked into the woods below Mount Mansfield.

A classic Stowe-area plunge pool and short gorge walk, popular in summer for a cold swim and an easy forest approach.

Stowe · Lamoille County

Waterfall pouring into a green pool between steep, mossy rock walls at Bingham Falls, Vermont.

First Time Here

The walk in is short but can be rooty and uneven—sturdy shoes beat flip-flops. Expect a small parking pull-off and a well-worn path that gets busy on warm weekends.

The pool below the falls is deep in places and the rocks can be slick. Water levels change with rain and snowmelt, which also changes how dramatic the falls look.

Should You Go

Good for

  • A half-day outing paired with other Stowe-area stops
  • Dippers who are comfortable with cold mountain water
  • Photographers on quieter weekdays

Skip if

  • You need lifeguards, ropes, or a controlled swimming area
  • Mobility is limited—the approach includes uneven terrain and short slopes

Site Note

Access rules, parking, and trail conditions change. Verify current guidance from land managers before you go, pack out what you pack in, and be considerate of neighbors and other visitors.

Map & Trail

Use the map link for driving context. On site, follow posted signage and stay on durable surfaces to reduce impact on the banks.

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  • Roughly a short walk from the parking area to the falls viewpoint and pool.
  • Winter access and conditions differ; ice and snow can make the approach hazardous.
White water rushing between mossy boulders in the rocky gorge at Bingham Falls.
The falls drop through a narrow, shaded gorge.
Cascade of white water spilling into a deep, shadowed pool at Bingham Falls, Vermont.
Water flowing over smooth, moss-covered ledges in the forest at Bingham Falls.
Sunlit gray boulders and a ribbon of bright water in the gorge at Bingham Falls.
The stream threading through large rounded rocks below the falls at Bingham Falls.
Long-exposure view of water spilling over carved gray stone at Bingham Falls, Vermont.

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