Photo: Harrison Keely · CC BY 4.0Shelburne Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier tiered on LaPlatte River.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- LaPlatte River
- Coordinates
- 44.37166, -73.2157
About Shelburne Falls
Shelburne Falls is a 10-foot tiered in Vermont, on LaPlatte River. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Shelburne Falls 6/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Shelburne Falls?
Shelburne Falls drops about 10 feet across 2 tiers, in Vermont.
Where is Shelburne Falls?
Shelburne Falls is a waterfall in Vermont, at 44.37166, -73.2157.
Is Shelburne Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6/10.
Gear for the trip
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