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    Bingham Falls
    Robert S.

    Admittedly, Bingham Falls isn't very large. But we couldn't think of a better place for a picnic, mid-summer swim, or photo session. Much like most of the best waterfalls in Vermont, Bingham can be accessed after a short, half-mile walk. It's an easy hike....0.5-mile out-and-back trail near Stowe, Vermont. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 min to complete. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

    Louis B.

    What a gorgeous spot for an easy hike!!!! After runnning around Smugglers Notch, we wanted a nice hike to compliment the gorgeous day. So Bingham Falls was it. It's a nice hike in the woods in a very well maintained trail and then descending in almost a stairway made with rocks all the way to the wide area where the falls are. There are several spots where you can cross the river and admire the falls from different angles. The natural beauty was jaw dropping and on the other hand, the adherence to social distancing and mask wear by the many visitors was admirable. Returning to the parking lot, the climb up is a nice exercise, made worthy by the amazing scenery.

    A natural scene featuring large rocks and a small waterfall in a forested area, with trees and greenery around a stream.
    Lindsay G.

    Such a pretty waterfall! Short hike to overlook area but if you want to get closer you have a rocky stair path you need to get down that can be slippery after rain.

    Diandra L.

    This place holds a special spot in my heart because it was the first ever nature-y adventure I've embarked on on vacation! I'm usually the one eating and drinking my way thru a trip and I'm thankful my boo pushed me out of my comfort zone for this one. TIP: this is kind of hard to find. When your GPS says you've arrived, and you see cars parked on the side of the road, well you have arrived my friend! Once you do find it, you walk about .5 of a mile to see these gorgeous falls. It's out of a movie for someone like me from Miami where we have nothing like this. Crystal clear water, birds chirping, beautiful rocks and falls. It's quite relaxing. Also amazing your cell service doesn't really work here because it lets you focus that much more. While I saw folks swim further down in the falls, we just relaxed on the rocks. I think we may have missed the actual falls, maybe we cut our hike short once we saw the first bit of beautiful water: either way, it was lovely and easy to move thru. Definitely make a stop here if you're in Stowe!

    Sachin N.

    Bingham falls is one of those short hikes which you shouldn't miss if given the opportunity. The starting point of this fall starts from the parking lot which can be a little tricky. Let me explain. When you turn on the navigation for Bingham falls, it will end in the middle of road where you will see a bunch of cars parked on either side of the road. This is the parking lot for the fall. You haven't reached yet. Once you park, you'd be baffled with the lack of any sign or an entrance. Behind the parking lot, you can see in the woods a sign which would lead you to the falls. The fall itself is a few minutes away. The trail is steep down hill with slippery rocks and slopes. I'd recommend wearing a proper set of hiking boots for this trail. It isn't difficult so anyone could easily do this and watch the spectacular falls at the end of the trail. The parking area is limited but is available on either side of the road. I'd avoid this if there's rain pouring down since it'd make it more challenging to get a good grip going down the trail. The trail is decently maintained and there are sign boards to lead the way. A good trail overall and a must visit place if you're around the area

    Hidden sign that marks the start of trail
    Jim R.

    Bingham Falls is a little tricky to find as there isn't any sign by the road to mark the entrance to the trail. Our GPS led us right up to it and when you see a bunch of cars parked in the small lot on the left of the highway and maybe a few on the right, pull over, you have arrived, the entrance to the trail is a small opening in the tree on the opposite side as the larger parking area-there's an interpretive sign just inside so you know you are at the right spot. The first part of the trail is wide and easy and all down hill. As you approach the falls you will go down a staircase of boulders some of which may be wet and a little slippery so be sure to have hiking shoes and watch you step. The falls are nice but not that spectacular but worth the short hike. Remember it's all up hill coming back.

    View Of Bingham Falls
    Ryan F.

    Hiked around Bingham Falls on Monday morning. A decent hike with a beautiful waterfall as the highlight. Quality: Mill Trail is short easy hike, with just one challenging stretch as you descend down to Bingham Falls. The trail starts with a few different paths to older buildings including remnants of an old blacksmith shop and a large cabin. The main trail is quite boring, and seems more like a mountain bike path than a hiking trail. However, the steep decline and incline to reach Bingham Falls is quite fun, and the actual waterfall is gorgeous. Quantity: We followed Mill Trail to Bingham Falls and then back out. With a few detours on the way it ended up being about two miles. Value: No cost to park or hike this trail. Ambiance: Bingham Falls is a set of trails and waterfall located very close to Stowe, Vermont. The two different trails that take you to the waterfall are relatively short and not too difficult to traverse. It is a forested area, along a hillside, so many small streams run down the mountain. This leaves it muddy and wet, so proper boots are recommended. The actual waterfall is awesome with pretty significant volume that crashes into a pool at the bottom. Even in the poor weather, some hikers decided to go for a swim. Crowd: There was one family swimming near the falls, but other than them, we only saw a few people while walking the trail. Service: The signage on the trail is horrendous. Multiple times we went the wrong direction and it could very easily be addressed. It is definitely a trail where it is best to follow your gut and the sounds of the main stream. Parking: There are at least two areas to park, both primarily street parking. We picked the less populated Mill Trail entrance.

    Effie H.

    What a gorgeous hike! The hiking trail is pretty clear and you hike a ways down before hitting the waterfall & river. As a beginner, I thought the hike was pretty easy and fun. A couple of important notes... The sign to Bingham falls is kinda tucked away in the woods so it can be easily missed. Drive towards smugglers notch state park and you will see two gravel parking lots on either side of the road. The sign will be on the right hand side if you are driving from Stowe. If you see the smugglers notch state park camper parking sign to your left, you drove too far. Don't wear your regular walking sandals! I saw so many people dressed like they were going to the mall while trying to get down to the falls...you know your in the woods, right?? The rocks get slippery and if you want to hop around the river/stream you won't be able to do that wearing flip flops.

    Nicole G.

    Great spot to go on a hike, swim or just hangout and soak up the sun. Encountered no problems finding the parking lot (with the help of cellphone navigation!). We actually missed the falls the first time around, actually found one little waterfall with tall carved, cliff walls around the river. Just kept on walking up the trail, but found that the river was very calm and didn't seem right for a waterfall coming up soon. Before we turned around we found a nice, calm place that would have been ideal for swimming, given it wasn't the end of September! The water was about waist deep with icy, clear water. We eventually found the falls... then took the wrong way down, it seemed like a good idea at the time! From our vantage point we couldn't see the falls, after struggling back up to the trail and we were about to give up on getting close to the falls. I walked over to the edge and found a trail! When you come down off the main trail, go to the right towards the falls! Watch your step and use your hands for added balance, the rocks can be very slippery, I almost fell a few times. Make sure you have decent shoes to wear! Swimming here looks like it would be a ton of fun, plus there are lots of other pools to check out if the main one is too cold or crowded. Go exploring along the river and enjoy nature!

    Ann L.

    AMAZING stop on my roadtrip. Initially we drive right by this spot (lots of cars were parked but there were no signs) but then I read from another yelp review that if you pass the campground just ahead of this spot, you've gone too far. Thanks yelpers! We got caught in a rain storm, so we ran back to the car bc the tree canopy only held the massive downpour for so long. Once it passed, everyone was gone so we had the trail all alone. Quite slippery though so make sure you're wearing rubber bottom shoes or sneakers. Beautiful trail with a steep decline on the rocks, but well worth it as you can go down into the water and see the falls up close.

    Beautiful isn't it!
    Q B.

    This is was an amazing hike, we are beginners and it wasn't tough at all. We went all the way to the bottom of the falls near the water! We will definitely come back if we are in Vermont again.

    Hidden natural wonder in Vermont. Totally worth the hike.
    David T.

    Totally worth the hike - just beautiful. My photo doesn't do it justice. Swimming and fishing was great.

    Theresa S.

    Have been going to Bingham Falls since the early 70's but havent been there in years so when we went on vacation we decided to stop there. It was just as i remember except for an improvement. They have added a fence along the walk down towards the falls. Great idea especially if you are hiking with kids. The stone stairs down to the falls can be a little slippery when they are wet but just take your time & it is fine. Great waterfall and swimming hole. So glad i went back to see it again.

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    Such a nice hike. Should only take about 20 minutes and there are some steep bits but the payoff is well worth it.

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    Very very pretty but short hike (more like rock climb) great spot if its hot, nice walk (rock climb) along stream

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    Quick hike up to see the beautiful waterfall. Wish I went when it was warmer because I would love to stomp around in the water.

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    Stowe Recreation Path

    Stowe Recreation Path

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    100% recommend this walking/bike path…read more Round trip, our bike ride was just about 10.5 miles. Along the way we passed a small memorial garden, athletic fields, an indoor public pool, restaurants, benches, a gazebo over looking the river and trash cans for your dog waste. At the other end, is a covered bridge just at the entrance to that parking area. There are several parking areas along the route with picnic tables and port-a-johns. Trails are kept in good conditiin. Lots of wooden brudges criss-cross the river. These are barely wide enough to pass pedestrians on a bike and most have an incline on both ends. This trail is in no way mostly flat. Our way out was an incline. Sometimes slight, sometimes more. The way back was *way* quicker and easier. Parking at this end is paved. Other lots along the way are a mix of dirt and paved. Signs trail side state to stop at road crossings and walk your bicycle across. Pedestrians and bicycles stay to the right. Let pedestrians, and other cyclists, know you are passing them. On-leash dog friendly.

    The best hike of our whole trip to Vermont! Hardly took any photos because I was so in-the-peace of…read moreit all. Heavenly walk through the backside of Stowe, a paved nature path through meadows and woods and fields. So picturesque on even what started as a cold, rainy morning that became sunny and bright. A highlight of our trip and a good 4 miles (walked 2 miles each way). Can't wait to walk this again one day. 5 stars!!!!

    Ausable Chasm

    Ausable Chasm

    (143 reviews)

    Ausable Chasm, NY - billing itself as "the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks" is a shamelessly…read moreambitious boast for an attraction that I'd more accurately describe as Watkins Glen with the consumer interface of Bushkill Falls, but there's no denying Ausable Chasm is a fun, scenic, and daring adventure for all ages! We came during the off season at the end of April, before the more high thrills activities like rafting & tubing, riverwalk, Via Ferrata adventure trail, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. were open for the season (usually around late-May to June through autumn). That was no problem as we are visiting with our toddler who isn't old enough to do most of these activities anyway, and, as we discovered, it was actually perfect and to our advantage, since as first-time visitors we only wanted/had time to explore the chasm itself. And as there were very few other visitors on a weekday, it was as if we had this private park all to ourselves! No need to jostle for views/photos, can enjoy lunch & snacks at the best picnic tables by vista points, and it's also more pleasant than hiking in hot summer, though many of the trails are shaded. The basic "trails only" admission is about $20 for adults & teens, $12 for kids 5-12, and free for under 5. All the other activities have additional fees, which can add up so you might explore packages, or even stay overnight at their campground & cabins. We are a family of hikers so wanted to do the whole perimeter and see the entire gorge (about 2 miles). But if you only wish to see the exciting parts and leave time for other activities, then you can turn back halfway and do the shorter loop (1 mile if you do the Inner Sanctum Trail which I 100% recommend as this is the "signature" trail along the canyon's edge. But note it has many stairs up & down). We took the Inner Sanctum (yellow) trail, crossed over to Big Dry Chasm and hiked to the Whirlpool Basin Overlook at other end, then looped back around on the orange trail via Little Dry Chasm. The trails are well maintained, with most of the outer edge trails on comfortable soft padded ground. They're mostly well marked except the end part is not really shown clearly on the park map so I used AllTrails. The orange trail (Dry Chasm Trail) is marked as more difficult, but it's basically just a regular wooded hiking trail that's not paved, with rooty and rocky sections. The park is very walkable for most able-bodied people. Even our 3yo was able to hike the whole thing by himself, with a bit of help over the orange trails. We loved our visit and are excited to come back when our child is older to do more activities! Will update my review when we've had a chance to experience all the action-packed adventures the park has to offer. TIP #1: No trail maps are given out so take a photo ar a screenshot. But there are maps placed along the trails marked with where you are. TIP #2: Porta-potties only on either end of the trails, so I recommend taking your nature break before setting out. TIP #3: There's a cafe by the Welcome Center but it's only open seasonally. Bring water. No garbage bins along the trails (cos bears!) so trash is carry-in carry-out.

    This place is the best. Great for families. Do the explorer package with river walk...ropes…read morebridges are awesome. Boat is mild, it's not white water rafting. Very safe. Go here and enjoy!

    Mount Mansfield

    Mount Mansfield

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    This is a great little hike to the top of Vermont…read more We choose the steepest and shortest trail: Hellbrook. The trail is steep but well maintained with frequent "blazes". As someone that has never hiked in the east...I was shocked with how easy it is to stay on trails here. Just follow the blue or white paint marks! There are some "slimey slabs" on the way up. Unbroken surfaces of rock that can get slippery if it has recently rained. There might be a few sections where using your hands would be helpful. This meets all the other trails at the summit. The summit area is beautiful...save for all the random ski resort hardware. There were friendly trail guides on the summit making sure people don't stomp on the tundra. One of them even took a picture of my climbing partner and I. Took us about 1.5 hrs up, a little less down. (we are pretty quick though)

    What an adventure. This was my 17th high point (the Millennial Chum's first and possibly only) and…read moreprobably the worst weather conditions I've experienced at any of them - literally 98% humidity, though it was pretty dry precipitation-wise. But this hike has so much going for it. Unlike a lot of scampers up a tall mountain, the majority of this trek is past tree line so when the cloud covering is minimal you have an amazing view. In hindsight I'd probably do this one during peak fall foliage but it was still quite a day. The drive to the trailhead was memorable. We started out just north of Stowe on 108 and went past Smugglers' Notch Resort before veering off onto Stebbins and a bunch of unpaved roads. I was a little nervous about that (though I had my magnificent Charcuterie, a very tough Toyota Prius Prime up for the challenge) but the conditions of those roads were actually really good. No nasty potholes, etc. It was very easy to find the parking area once we got into Underhill - you literally aren't permitted to drive past it, and there's signage instructing you to pay there ($5 per person). The fellow in the small building taking payments was super helpful about current weather/trail conditions, and agreed with my pre-hiking assessment of going up and down the Sunset Ridge Trail. The trailhead itself is about a 15- to 20-minute walk on mostly gravel roads that I assume are used exclusively by park vehicles; it was easy to spot, and we were on our way once we signed the trail logbook (also a new phenomenon for the Millennial Chum, who seemed mildly alarmed once she realized why we were doing it). The hike itself is pretty straightforward. From the Sunset Ridge trailhead, you go all the way to the top of the mountain, essentially, before turning left onto the Long Trail for maybe 10 minutes to the official summit. The blazes for this weren't amazing (a lot of them were faded and could use some TLC), but it's so obvious where you're going that they're not as necessary as they might be on other hikes - there's basically one trail here and one trail only and all trail intersections were clearly marked with actual signs. The first part of the journey up the mountain (prior to tree line) was definitely tough - the humidity played a huge factor and even before we were really going up any inclines, sweat was POURING off of our faces. If you don't have a decent supply of water with you, this probably isn't going to work out very well (I had my trusty BFF giant bottle of Evian, which was just enough). There were a handful of cool little wooden bridges toward the beginning, and lots of mossy tree goodness as well. It was significantly damper on the way down because we literally climbed above a raincloud - a first for me. Once we got to tree line, visibility the rest of the way was a giant question mark. As you can see from the attached, it was super misty out there and felt very spooky. It cleared up a bit as we worked our way to the summit but it never totally gave us the view we were hoping for, which was a shame. But you could see the potential - even at 30%, it was a nice sight to take in. The bathroom situation was pretty decent, given how isolated this area is. Especially this time of year in a land of empty ski resorts, I wasn't even expecting a port-a-potty. They had a few though, as well as an actual bathroom in a building. I only used one of the port-a-potties before we got underway, which was clean enough; we sweat so much on this hike that it wasn't an issue. It's hard to gauge difficulty level because I'm used to these types of hikes. I didn't do any official training for this other than watching my beverage/food intake in the prior weeks, which was enough. My calves and thighs were sore for two days, but it could have been worse. It helps that the mileage here was low comparatively speaking - it took us five hours in total, about three up and two down, and it was probably six miles or so. In wetter conditions there may have been some issues with footing, but overall it wasn't INSANELY steep where you were doing rock scrambling or anything. The biggest selling point by far is how much time you're above tree line - earning the view early on I think is a great motivator to get all the way up if you're starting to struggle a bit. Maybe hold off though if you take one step outside and your hair instantly poofs out. Being able to comfortably breathe is kind of a prerequisite.

    Bingham Falls - hiking - Updated May 2026

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