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    Moss Glen Falls

    4.4 (27 reviews)

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    Karen N.

    Located about 10 - 15 minutes outside of downtown Stowe and thought we would see the falls, A short and easy hike to the falls. There is lots of greenery, and a snake here or there. When you near the falls, it is a bit steep. The falls are not massive, but beautiful.

    Miss Glen Falls
    Robert S.

    I love hiking and waterfalls and Moss Glen Falls is one of my favorite places in Vermont. I have been at least three times and every time, I enjoy sitting on rocks for a while and watch the waterfall ... so relaxing and peaceful. The hike to the waterfall is short and scenic and it is only about a 5-minute drive from Stowe's historic Village. The highlight of this hike is the actual Moss Glen Falls, which is only about a quarter-mile from the trail head. The trail signage is limited, but the trail is quite obvious by following the brook upstream to the falls from the parking area. The trail comes to a fork and hikers can either go left up the steeper rooty climb to the perfect location to take some photos of the falls, or to the right to follow the outer edge of the river to the base of the falls. Be careful at the falls--loose debris at the edge of the trail can be slippery and dangerous. Moss Glen Falls is the tallest waterfall in Vermont, cascading 85 feet!

    Louis B.

    We visited our family quarantining and later on, touring Vermont right at the end of the leaf peeping season. Our last day, we wanted an easy hike before we set off back to New Hampshire. And we decided on Moss Glen Falls. Without a doubt one of the most visible and picturesque places to admire the work of some of nature's most assiduous engineers, the beavers. There were beaver paths everywhere, with felled trees that had likely been cut only a day or two before. This was an incredibly active beaver ecosystem. There were also numerous dams and tree transport paths, sort of beaver logging roads, leading to the several dams in the area. The path leading to the Falls through the beaver territory is undoubtedly, one of the best maintained walking trails I've seen. And par for Vermont, the numerous walkers exercised the outmost care in social distancing and mask wear. Then we came up to the falls area. Delightful. A fairly steep climb greeted us for different angles of viewing and picture taking. We visited the falls after several days of rains, and we were treated to a roaring sound and a beautiful series of cascades. We decided to turn back at the high points as our travel time was getting close, but we gained a beautiful memory of a delightful place.

    Lisa O.

    Very nice hike! Proper shoes required because it is steep at end to see the falls! Tick check because going through many tall bushes.

    View Of Moss Glen Falls
    Ryan F.

    Visited Moss Glen Falls on Sunday morning. A fairly easy short hike to see a pretty waterfall from several different angles. Definitely worth a quick visit when in Stowe. Quality: Moss Glen Falls is a beautiful waterfall on a very short trail. There are two trails to traverse in order to see the falls. One has you follow a rocky path through the small waterway to get a view from the bottom. The other has you climb a small hill to see the falls from above, but at a distance. Both are simple trails, but will likely get you a little wet and muddy. The waterfall is a nice payoff for such a brief hike. Quantity: There is a trail that goes beyond the waterfall, but it was closed off during out visit. It was less than a mile hike in and out. Value: No cost to park or hike this trail. Ambiance: Moss Glen Falls is a nice trail to a waterfall not far from Stowe, Vermont. The trail is very short, though there appeared to be a longer trail that went further. The waterfall itself is fairly small, but quite beautiful as it winds down the mountain. It was easy to get close to the falls, but the rocks nearby were very slippery and it seemed dangerous to climb further. This hike is nice way to enjoy the natural beauty of Vermont without being too strenuous. Crowd: It is a short trail with a nice waterfall close to Stowe, as such it gets a fair amount of guests. However, most only stay for a short visit. Service: Not a very large trail, but well maintained. Parking: Small dirt parking lot at the entrance, but large enough for all visitors during our visit to find spots.

    The lower flat start of the trail.
    Joe C.

    We found ourselves with a little time to kill, and had seen many folks starting hikes near our hotel. Not having any gear, and having about an hour before another engagement, we consulted with the hotel concierge, who offered us a "Hiking Guide - Easy". I mean, we didn't say we wanted easy, but yeah, look at us. Inside the brochure were four nearby falls, with one attracting our attention as being billed as "one of the largest drops in the state". Anyway, for a great view with just a short hike, Moss Glen Falls certainly fits the bill. Easy to navigate to, and on this drizzly afternoon, we were the only ones at the parking/trailhead at first (a couple with a dog joined us later). But the parking area is not large, so maybe at certain times it might get full. The lower part of the trail is flatter and runs along the creek below the falls. Because of the day's drizzle, things were a bit muddy. Parts of the upper climb can get a little tricky if you're like us, just in sneakers and whatnot, if it's wet (or snowy). Look for tree-trunks and roots to push/pull your way up (and down) safely. Good views of the surrounding scenery along the way as well. You don't really see the entire 125 feet, as it's a series of small falls/cascades, most not on the usual hiking path, just the last 20-odd feet. But for us, it was a very peaceful (and fast) connection to nature.

    Marie B.

    Had this on our list to explore. So glad we did because although it was our first hike we managed to get it done. Must say it was a challenge coming down. The views are breathtaking so make sure to bring a camera. There are many paths, but don't worry about getting lost because there are plenty of other people enjoying the trails.

    Easy hike
    Jim R.

    Moss Glenn Fall (near Stowe-there's something with a similar name an hour south) is a beautiful stream that cascades over a large granite face and is worth a visit. We made the short hike (which is well marked and not too difficult) on a sunny fall Monday and were pleased to have the place mostly to ourselves. Parking is a bit limited and you will just park along the edge of the dirt road. The hike itself is fairly straightforward. You start by following a dirt path and cross over some pretty wet spots on some narrow wooden walkways (watch your step!) but it quickly opens up to a fairly even walk through the woods although there are lots of tree roots. As you near the falls, it gets a bit rocky and steep but not a problem if you have on sturdy honking shoes. There are two routes-the "money shot" of the Falls is up so do that first then come back down and go along the river for so other nice views. The entire visit for us was maybe30-45 minutes-it's not very far to the falls. Definitely worth a visit.

    Sherry W.

    You park right at the trail entrance. It's about a 10 minute walk to see the falls. We saw people swimming in them. You have the option of hiking up about 20 feet for a fabulous view of the falls or you can stay lower and see them too. It was muddy the day we walked the trail. This is about a 30 minute stop.

    Laura A.

    Easy with kids (just steep at the end - be very careful). We walked 0.71 miles and were able to enjoy the view on top. The kids collected rocks too!

    Amber T.

    Mostly easy but for the view of the falls you do have to channel an inner mountain goat but go slow and it's easy. You can see the beavers hard work, one they have been working at awhile and one was freshly downed. So glad we went!

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    Christine H.

    Short walking trial to get to the Moss Glen Falls. Great place to hike and cool off. Be careful trials are a bit narrow but the water is perfect for coping off on a hot summer day!!!

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    This was a very pretty hike to the waterfall. I would definitely recommend stopping here and enjoying the scenery.

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    Pretty walk through a path to the falls - easy enough to do with kids. Well worth it when you reach the falls!

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    Stowe Recreation Path

    Stowe Recreation Path

    4.7(28 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    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!!!!

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    Stowe Recreation Path - Bike parking at trailhead. Walk into town for a bite or some shopping.

    Bike parking at trailhead. Walk into town for a bite or some shopping.

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    Ausable Chasm

    Ausable Chasm

    4.0(143 reviews)
    41.1 mi

    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!

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    Welcome center

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    Mount Mansfield

    Mount Mansfield

    4.1(16 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    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.

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    Mount Mansfield - Hiking up the Hellbrook trail

    Hiking up the Hellbrook trail

    Mount Mansfield - Hiking up the Hellbrook trail

    Hiking up the Hellbrook trail

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    Moss Glen Falls - hiking - Updated May 2026

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