1.3 km away
Mill Trail
Walk to a historic cabin in the woods beside a river.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 663 m
- Ascent
- 42 m
- Descent
- 42 m
Bingham Falls
Stowe
A 40-foot waterfall and summer swimming holes in a mountain stream.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 802 m
- Ascent
- 56 m
- Descent
- 56 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 367 m
- High Point
- 424 m
- Gradient
- 8˚
Bingham Falls is an easy and worthwhile hike in between the town of Stowe and Stowe Mountain Resort. It’s especially good on a warm summer day when you’ll enjoy the shade of the forest and the cold water of the creek. Even on days that are too chilly for swimming, lots of people come to admire the waterfall and spend time in the forest. As with any hike in the area, it’s also excellent for foliage in the fall.
Description
The main waterfall at Bingham Falls is about 40 feet high, and it plunges into a large, clear pool. The water then cascades through a miniature gorge, over many smaller waterfalls and pools. The trail goes downhill from the road to the creek; it’s mostly easy-going but has stone stairs and roots in some places. Beware of slippery spots all along the trail, but especially the rocks near the water’s edge.
Sources: https://www.stowelandtrust.org/conserved/properties/binghamfalls/
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
Similar routes nearby
2.2 km away
Haselton Trail
Forest hike among the ski runs that finishes near a mountainside café, and provides access to higher trails on Mount Mansfield.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 601 m
- Descent
- 601 m
2.7 km away
Long Trail South to Mansfield Summit
Hike Mount Mansfield bottom to top, starting from just outside Stowe Mountain Ski Resort.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 835 m
- Descent
- 835 m
3.8 km away
Mount Mansfield Summit from Auto Toll Road
The easiest route to the summit of Mount Mansfield.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 185 m
- Descent
- 185 m
4.1 km away
Cliff Trail
Short but strenuous route from the top of the gondola to the summit of Mount Mansfield.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 222 m
- Descent
- 223 m
4.1 km away
Wiessner Woods: Meadow Trail Loop
Short, family-friendly nature trail with a view of Vermont's tallest mountain and a chance at spotting wildlife.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 43 m
- Descent
- 43 m
4.2 km away
Profanity Trail (Bad Weather Bypass)
A less exposed and less steep alternative to the Long Trail over the summit of Mount Mansfield.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 539 m
- Ascent
- 173 m
- Descent
- 0 m
4.7 km away
Sterling Pond Trail
Popular hike to a large pond near the top of a mountain.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 279 m
- Descent
- 279 m
5.9 km away
Mount Mansfield: Sunset Ridge Trail
Widely considered the best trail to the 4,393-foot summit of Mount Mansfield.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 770 m
- Descent
- 770 m
5.9 km away
Maple Ridge - Sunset Ridge Loop
Reach the summit of Mount Mansfield via three of its most thrilling trails.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 870 m
- Descent
- 870 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Hiking
The Best Family-Friendly Hikes in Stowe, Vermont
10 routes · Hiking
Stowe, Vermont's Very Best Hikes for Summer and Fall
8 routes · Hiking
Hiking Mount Mansfield: Vermont's Highest Peak
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
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