Moss Glen Falls Guide Before Visiting 2026 Updated (Lamoille County, VT)

Moss Glen Falls is a waterfall in Lamoille County, Vermont, about 5.2 miles south of Morristown. This guide covers what to check, bring and expect before you go, using visitor ratings, official USGS records and live conditions for this exact location.

At a glance

Location

Lamoille County, VT

Nearest town

Morristown (5.2 mi)

Visitor rating

★★★★★ 4.8 from 313 reviews

Crowds

Popular

Access

Short hike likely

Coordinates

44.48219, -72.62413

USGS topo

Mount Worcester quad

Getting there

Moss Glen Falls sits about 5.2 miles south of Morristown in Lamoille County. Google lists the address as Stowe, VT 05672. Visitors reach it on foot by trail. Check the current trail map for distance and elevation before you go.

Open directions in Google Maps or Apple Maps, or view the map on the Moss Glen Falls listing. Navigation apps sometimes route onto seasonal forest roads, so check road status if you are heading into the mountains.

Vermont waterfalls are a mix of public and private land. The Green Mountain National Forest manages several in the central and southern mountains, and state forests and parks, such as Mount Mansfield State Forest, hold others. Many smaller falls are in towns, on private land with long-standing public use, or along rivers where access is informal; respect posted signs and parking rules. Roadside pullouts along Route 100 fill during foliage season. Hazards include cold water even in summer, strong currents and deep pools in narrow gorges, and slippery, moss-covered ledges. Gorge swimming holes have been the site of drownings and serious falls. Major floods in 2011 and 2023 reshaped some streams and trails, so conditions can differ from older descriptions.

What to bring

This checklist is tailored to Moss Glen Falls based on what visitors report and the conditions typical of Vermont. For the complete list, see our waterfall hike packing guide.

• Offline map and coordinates. Save 44.48219, -72.62413 and download offline maps; cell service is often weak near waterfalls.
• Shoes with real grip. Rock near falling water stays wet and slick even in dry weather.
• Water and a snack. More than you think you need, even for a short walk.
• A light rain layer. Spray from the falls and quick-moving showers can soak you.
• Camera and a small tripod. Visitors have shared 864 photos of it; a tripod lets you shoot silky water in low light.
• Warm layers. Northern and mountain weather changes quickly; spring and fall mornings can be near freezing.
• Headlamp. In case your visit runs later than planned; check sunset time in the conditions panel above.

How to prepare

Timing

Spring snowmelt dominates Vermont's waterfall calendar. Flows usually peak from April into May, but that period coincides with mud season, when unpaved roads turn to mud and higher-elevation trails are vulnerable to damage, so many visitors focus on roadside falls in spring. By late May and June, trails dry out and falls still run well. Midsummer brings lower flows on smaller brooks, though summer thunderstorms can bring brief surges and swimming holes draw crowds. Fall foliage, generally from late September through mid October, is Vermont's busiest season, especially along Route 100 and around Stowe. Late autumn rains often revive the falls. Winter turns many falls into ice formations, but snow-covered approaches and short days require caution. 313 Google reviews make it a well-known stop. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit.

Safety

Stay behind railings and off wet rock, never climb on the falls, and keep children within arm's reach near the water. Check the weather panel above for flood or storm alerts before you set out; water levels can rise fast after upstream rain. Our waterfall safety guide covers the most common hazards.

Respect the place

Pack out everything you bring, stay on established paths to limit erosion, and leave rocks and plants where they are. See Leave No Trace at waterfalls.

What visitors say

Moss Glen Falls holds a 4.8-star average across 313 Google reviews, and 84% of reviewers give it five stars. That makes it the most reviewed waterfall in Lamoille County. Visitors have shared 864 photos.

Scenic hiking trails offer sweeping views of this cascading waterfall, with gorges & pools below.

See the rating breakdown or read reviews on Google.

History of the area

Moss Glen Falls was entered in the Geographic Names Information System on October 29, 1980, and it appears on the USGS Mount Worcester 7.5-minute topographic map.

Its neighbors on the map tell the story of the surrounding land: Molly Pond (lake, 1.4 mi), Joes Pond (lake, 1.6 mi), Brush Hill (summit, 1.7 mi), and Moss Glen Brook (stream, 1.9 mi).

Northern Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom. The northern Green Mountains around Mount Mansfield, the state's highest peak, hold Vermont's two most reviewed falls. Moss Glen Falls near Stowe drops through a narrow gorge with pools below, and Bingham Falls, in Mount Mansfield State Forest, tumbles through potholes and a deep chasm. To the west, the Winooski River cuts through the mountains, with Bolton Falls and Winooski Falls marking drops along its course. In the remote Northeast Kingdom, Big Falls in Orleans County is a powerful drop on the Missisquoi River in a quiet rural setting. Essex County adds a falls along the upper Connecticut River.

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Summary

Moss Glen Falls about 5.2 miles south of Morristown is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 313 visitors. Check the live forecast and stream gauge above, save the coordinates for offline use, and pack for wet, uneven ground. Ratings, hours and access can change, so confirm conditions with the land manager before you drive out.

See the full Moss Glen Falls listing for the map, photos and nearby landmarks.