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Moss Glen Falls (Stowe)

📍 Stowe
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, seasonal
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Spring–fall
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Vermont has two different waterfalls both commonly called 'Moss Glen Falls' — this one in Stowe (125 ft, primarily scenic) and a separate, shorter one in Granville. Any public-facing listing should disambiguate clearly to avoid sending visitors to the wrong one expecting a swim spot. Swimming is not recommended here due to steep, dangerous terrain.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟢 Easy Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Moss Glen Falls (Stowe)

A dramatic 125-foot cascade near Stowe, one of Vermont's most photographed waterfalls — note this is a different, taller falls than the smaller Moss Glen Falls in Granville, and is primarily a scenic viewpoint rather than a developed swimming hole.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, seasonal
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
125-ft cascade, primarily scenic
Managed By
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation (C.C. Putnam State Forest)
County
Lamoille County, Vermont
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Moss Glen Falls Natural Area, Stowe, VT 05672

Access Notes:
Short, easy trail; this is one of Vermont's most photographed waterfalls but is primarily a viewing destination given its height and pool structure

GPS Coordinates
44.4844, -72.6300
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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