Sterling Falls Gorge Hike
Waterfall · about 105 ft high | Vermont
0.4 mi round trip
Sterling Falls Gorge Hike at a Glance
The Sterling Falls Gorge hike via the Sterling Falls Gorge interpretive trail is 0.4 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 105 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Sterling Falls Gorge interpretive trail |
| Distance | 0.4 mi round trip |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 80 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.4 mi distance for this hike is verified (newenglandwaterfalls.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Sterling Falls Gorge
Sterling Falls Gorge is a waterfall in Vermont, about 105 feet high, on land managed by Sterling Falls Gorge Natural Area. Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Sterling Falls Gorge interpretive trail: 0.4 miles round trip, from End of Sterling Gorge Road. Distance from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed. (newenglandwaterfalls.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Sterling Falls Gorge Natural Area for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Sterling Falls Gorge?
The Sterling Falls Gorge interpretive trail to Sterling Falls Gorge is 0.4 miles round trip.
Where does the Sterling Falls Gorge hike start?
It starts from End of Sterling Gorge Road.
How tall is Sterling Falls Gorge?
Sterling Falls Gorge is about 105 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Sterling Falls Gorge trail?
Dogs are allowed.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Sterling Falls Gorge Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Distance
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Sterling Falls Gorge.