Right now
Status note (Nov 8, 2026): Open, as far as we can tell (Nov 8, 2026). We found no closure notice for Moss Glen Falls on the Vermont FPR pages we read. What the status labels mean
Moss Glen Falls is in the Moss Glen Falls Natural Area of C.C. Putnam State Forest, in Stowe, Vermont. Vermont FPR calls it one of the highest waterfalls in the state, with a total drop of over 100 feet. Trail Finder lists the trail as 0.50 miles round trip. FPR warns not to climb the slippery rocks.
About Moss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls is in the Moss Glen Falls Natural Area, which Vermont FPR lists at 80 acres, including the falls and a buffer zone. The natural area is in C.C. Putnam State Forest, Town of Stowe.
FPR calls it "one of the highest waterfalls in the state, with a total drop of over 100 feet." Trail Finder, a trails database that names FPR as the trail manager, gives a total of 125 feet.
FPR also calls it one of the most beautiful. It describes water coursing "through a gorge, into pools, and over sloping vertical walls in a deep forest dominated by hemlock."
Not the Granville falls
Vermont has a second Moss Glen Falls in Granville Gulf on Route 100, managed as a separate natural area. This page covers the Stowe falls.
About our map pins
Our falls pin is the USGS GNIS point for Moss Glen Falls in Lamoille County. The trailhead pin is the OpenStreetMap point for the Moss Glen Falls parking area.
Nearby, Bingham Falls is another Stowe-area falls on this site. In southern Vermont, see Lye Brook Falls.
Getting there and parking
Trail Finder's directions: from Stowe, head north on VT-100 for 3 miles. Take a slight right on Randolph Road.
After 0.4 mile, turn right on Moss Glen Falls Road. Parking is on the right at a sharp bend in the road after 0.5 mile.
Winter parking
Trail Finder says "the parking area is plowed as a bus turnaround in the winter."
Fees and contact
Vermont FPR's natural area entry does not mention a fee, and Trail Finder lists "Fees: No." Trail Finder names FPR's Barre District office as the trail manager: (802) 476-0182.
Map and nearby falls
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Moss Glen Falls trail: a short walk with bog bridging
Trail Finder lists the trail as 0.50 miles round trip and rates it moderate. It says to take the trail "approximately 0.25 miles" to the falls.
Wet sections
"Some parts of the trail are wet and bog bridging has been installed," Trail Finder says. Wear shoes that can handle wet ground.
At the falls
FPR describes a gorge with pools and sloping vertical walls. It warns that the steep slippery rocks are hazardous and says not to climb them.
Dogs
Trail Finder lists pets as "permitted on leash." FPR's natural area entry does not mention dogs.
Accessibility
We found no official accessibility information. With wet sections and bog bridging, call FPR's Barre District at (802) 476-0182 before you go.
When to visit
Vermont FPR publishes no best season for the falls.
Winter
Trail Finder lists snowshoeing as a use of the trail, and says the parking area is plowed as a bus turnaround in winter.
Wet conditions
Trail Finder notes that some parts of the trail are wet, with bog bridging installed.
Status checks
On Nov 8, 2026, we found no closure notice for Moss Glen Falls on the FPR pages we read. Call the Barre District office to confirm conditions.
| Height | 100+ ftNote: Vermont FPR: "a total drop of over 100 feet"; Trail Finder says 125 feet |
|---|---|
| Trail | Trail Finder lists the Moss Glen Falls trail as 0.50 miles round trip and moderate, about 0.25 mile to the falls. Some parts are wet, and bog bridging has been installed |
| Difficulty | Trail Finder, a trails database that names Vermont FPR as the trail manager, rates it Moderate. FPR itself gives no rating |
| Entry fee | Vermont FPR's natural area entry does not mention a fee. Trail Finder lists "Fees: No". |
| Permit / reservation | No permit is mentioned by Vermont FPR or Trail Finder. Trail Finder lists "Fees: No" |
| Parking | Lot on Moss Glen Falls Road |
| Dogs | Permitted on leash, per Trail Finder. Vermont FPR's natural area entry does not mention dogs |
| Swimming | No official rule found. Vermont FPR warns that the steep, slippery rocks are hazardous and says not to climb them |
| Wheelchair / stroller | No official accessibility information found. Trail Finder says some parts of the trail are wet |
| Best time to visit | No official best month. Trail Finder lists hiking and snowshoeing, and says the lot is plowed in winter |
| Crowds | No official visitor figure found |
| Managed by | Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (C.C. Putnam State Forest) |
Safety and swimming
Do not climb the rocks. FPR says: "The steep slippery rocks here are hazardous. Do not climb them."
Stay on the trail and bog bridging. Wet sections can be slippery.
Keep dogs leashed, as Trail Finder lists.
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.
Where to stay near Moss Glen Falls
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Moss Glen Falls FAQ
Is Moss Glen Falls in Stowe open now?
As far as we can tell, yes (Nov 8, 2026). We found no closure notice on the Vermont FPR pages we read.
How tall is Moss Glen Falls in Stowe?
Vermont FPR says it has a total drop of over 100 feet and calls it one of the highest waterfalls in the state. Trail Finder gives 125 feet.
How long is the Moss Glen Falls hike?
Trail Finder lists 0.50 miles round trip, about 0.25 mile each way, rated moderate. Some parts are wet, with bog bridging.
Where do you park for Moss Glen Falls in Stowe?
From Stowe, take VT-100 north 3 miles, Randolph Road 0.4 mile, then Moss Glen Falls Road 0.5 mile to a lot at a sharp bend, per Trail Finder.
Are dogs allowed at Moss Glen Falls?
Trail Finder lists pets as permitted on leash.
Is there a fee at Moss Glen Falls?
Vermont FPR's natural area entry does not mention a fee. Trail Finder lists "Fees: No."
Is this the same Moss Glen Falls as the one on Route 100 in Granville?
No. Vermont FPR manages two separate Moss Glen Falls natural areas: one in Stowe (this page) and one in Granville Gulf.
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Sources
- Vermont FPR: Vermont Natural Areas, #24 Moss Glen Falls Natural Area (Stowe) (read Nov 8, 2026)
- Trail Finder: Moss Glen Falls (length, difficulty, pets, fees, directions; trail manager Vermont FPR; read Nov 8, 2026)
- Vermont FPR: Brownsville Forest added to C.C. Putnam State Forest, protects Moss Glen Brook headwaters (search snippet, Nov 8, 2026)
- Vermont State Parks: Smugglers' Notch State Park Map & Guide (lists Moss Glen Falls among Stowe sights; rev. 03/2026)
- USGS GNIS: Moss Glen Falls, feature ID 1458562 (coordinates, Lamoille County)
- OpenStreetMap: Moss Glen Falls parking, node 12072808202 (trailhead pin)
Last verified Nov 8, 2026 by The Waterfall Guide editorial team. Conditions change: confirm with Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (C.C. Putnam State Forest) before you go. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.