Right now
Status note (Nov 8, 2026): Open, as far as we can tell. The Vermont FPR and Trail Finder pages we read on Nov 8, 2026, list no closure for the falls or the trail. What the status labels mean
Moss Glen Falls in Granville is a cascade on Deer Hollow Brook beside Route 100, in Vermont's Granville Gulf Reservation. Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) says a short, accessible trail leads from the Route 100 parking area to the base of the falls. It is a different falls from Moss Glen Falls in Stowe.
About Moss Glen Falls (Granville)
This Moss Glen Falls is in the Granville Gulf Reservation, a 1,171-acre Vermont FPR property on a six-mile stretch of Route 100. It is not the Moss Glen Falls near Stowe, about 34 miles north in a straight line, by our math.
Vermont FPR calls it "one of the most visited falls in the state, immediately adjacent to Route 100 in Granville Gulf."
The reservation began as a 900-acre gift from Governor Redfield Proctor in 1928, per Vermont FPR. FPR also lists a 20-acre Granville Gulf Spruce-Hemlock Stand there.
How tall is it?
Vermont FPR gives two figures. Its Granville Gulf Reservation page describes "the spectacular Moss Glen Falls with its 80-foot drop to the floor of the gulf." Its Natural Areas list says Deer Hollow Brook "cascades over 30 feet into a large pool."
We show both rather than pick one. The reservation page adds that Deer Hollow Brook joins Alder Meadow Brook at the floor of the gulf.
About our map pin
Our map pin is the USGS GNIS point for Moss Glen Falls, in Addison County. We have no separate parking pin; the pull-off is on Route 100.
For other Vermont falls, see Warren Falls on the Mad River and Falls of Lana near Salisbury, or browse all Vermont waterfalls.
Getting there and parking
The falls are on Route 100 in Granville Gulf, in the Town of Granville, per Vermont FPR.
Trail Finder says the falls are visible from VT-100, but a better view is a short walk from the parking pull-off on VT-100.
Fees
Trail Finder lists "Fees: No" for the Granville Gulf Reservation trail.
Contact
Vermont FPR District 2, Rutland: (802) 786-0060, per Trail Finder.
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Granville Gulf trail to Moss Glen Falls
Vermont FPR says "perhaps the most popular draw" is "the short trail that leads from the parking area on Route 100 to the view of the falls." "This accessible trail brings visitors right to the base of the 80-foot cascade," it says.
Trail Finder lists the trail at 0.2 miles round trip, rated easy. From the parking area, it says, the trail crosses a wide wooden bridge, then follows a fairly level, well-kept gravel path.
The trail ends at a viewing platform. Trail Finder asks visitors to stay on the path.
Accessibility
Vermont FPR calls the trail accessible, and Trail Finder tags it an "Access(ible) Experience". Its surfaces are packed earth, gravel and boardwalk, per Trail Finder.
Dogs
Trail Finder lists pets as permitted on leash.
When to visit
We found no official best season. Vermont FPR says the falls are best viewed from the bottom, which the platform trail allows.
Status checks
On Nov 8, 2026, the Vermont FPR and Trail Finder pages we read listed no closure. Call FPR District 2 at (802) 786-0060 to confirm.
| Trail | Vermont FPR says a short, accessible trail leads from the parking area on Route 100 to the base of the falls. Trail Finder lists it at 0.2 miles round trip, rated easy. |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Trail Finder rates the trail easy, and Vermont FPR calls it accessible. |
| Entry fee | Trail Finder lists "Fees: No" for the Granville Gulf Reservation trail. |
| Permit / reservation | No permit listed. |
| Parking | Pull-off on Route 100 (Trail Finder) |
| Dogs | Trail Finder lists pets as permitted on leash. |
| Wheelchair / stroller | Vermont FPR calls the trail accessible, and Trail Finder tags it an "Access(ible) Experience". Trail Finder says the path crosses a wide wooden bridge, then runs on fairly level gravel to a viewing platform. |
| Best time to visit | No official best month found. Vermont FPR says the falls are best viewed from the bottom. |
| Crowds | Vermont FPR calls it "one of the most visited falls in the state." |
| Managed by | Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation |
Safety and swimming
"Do not climb the steep, slippery rocks here," Vermont FPR warns. "They are very dangerous."
Stay on the path and the viewing platform, as Trail Finder asks.
The pull-off is on Route 100. Watch for traffic when you get out of the car.
In an emergency, call 911. Our waterfall safety guide has more on staying safe near falls.
Conditions change: confirm with the official source before you go.
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Moss Glen Falls (Granville) FAQ
Is Moss Glen Falls in Granville open now?
As far as we can tell, yes (Nov 8, 2026). The Vermont FPR and Trail Finder pages we read list no closure.
How tall is Moss Glen Falls in Granville?
Vermont FPR gives two figures. Its Granville Gulf page says an 80-foot drop, while its Natural Areas list says the brook cascades over 30 feet into a pool.
Is this the same Moss Glen Falls as the one in Stowe?
No. This one is on Route 100 in Granville Gulf, Addison County. The other is in C.C. Putnam State Forest near Stowe, in Lamoille County.
Is the Moss Glen Falls trail in Granville accessible?
Vermont FPR calls it an accessible trail to the base of the falls. Trail Finder lists it at 0.2 miles round trip on gravel and boardwalk.
Are dogs allowed at Moss Glen Falls in Granville?
Trail Finder lists pets as permitted on leash.
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Sources
- Vermont FPR: Granville Gulf Reservation (80-foot drop, accessible trail; read Nov 8, 2026)
- Vermont FPR: Vermont Natural Areas, #23 Moss Glen Falls Natural Area (Granville) (read Nov 8, 2026)
- Trail Finder: Granville Gulf Reservation (length, surface, pets, fees; read Nov 8, 2026)
- USGS GNIS: Moss Glen Falls, feature ID 1461174 (coordinates, Addison County; read Nov 11, 2026)
- USGS GNIS: Moss Glen Falls (Stowe), feature ID 1458562 (coordinates, Lamoille County; used for our distance math; read Nov 11, 2026)
Last verified Nov 8, 2026 by The Waterfall Guide editorial team. Conditions change: confirm with Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation before you go. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.