26 Massachusetts Waterfalls To Visit This Fall
Massachusetts waterfalls are such majestic places. The waterfalls really start flowing in the spring, but they are great to visit in the fall because of the addition of fall foliage. Check out these 26 Massachusetts Waterfalls (listed alphabetically) which are great to visit in the fall months:
Bash Bish Falls
- Town: Mt. Washington
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 80-foot total drop
- Type: Plunge
- Park: Bash Bish Falls State Park
- Directions: Here
Bash Bish Falls is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Massachusetts. It consists of a stunning 80-foot plunge. The falls are located in Bash Bish State Park which is a beautifully maintained park with plenty of parking and a clean, wide trail. If you are in the Berkshires, do not miss this one! 10/10!
Bear’s Den Falls
- Town: New Salem
- County: Franklin
- Height: 12-foot total drop
- Type: Cascades
- Park: Bear’s Den Reservation
- Directions: Here
Bear’s Den Falls in New Salem is a majestic12 foot waterfall that steams from the Swift River. The waterfall consists of cascades and can be found in Bear’s Den Reservation. One beautiful feature of the falls is a shallow pool which the cascades fan into. The falls can be accessed via a short walk.
Beaver Brook Falls
- Town: Waltham
- County: Middlesex
- Height: 30-foot total drop, including the dam
- Type: Dam, cascades, and a plunge
- Park: Beaver Brook Reservation
- Directions: Here
Beaver Brook Falls in Waltham consists of a 30-foot drop that features a dam, cascades, and a plunge. The falls are located within Beaver Brook Reservation and are fueled by Beaver Brook. There is an easy walking trail to get to the falls which is about 0.1 miles long one-way. Within about 5 minutes, visitors can access the falls. There are not too many waterfalls in Middlesex County, so be sure to check out Beaver Brook Falls when in the area!
Bellevue Falls
- Town: Adams
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 6 feet
- Type: Cascades
- Park: None
- Directions: Here
Bellevue Falls is a small cascade in the Berkshires consisting of about a 6-foot drop. The falls can be found along Dry Brook and feature a beautiful shallow pool. The shallow pool is a popular swimming spot in the summer with visitors jumping off the rocks around it which are several feet high. One great aspect of the waterfall is that it is located just about 100 yards from its parking lot. If you’re looking for a quaint and easily accessible waterfall in the Berkshires, be sure to check out Bellevue Falls in Adams!
Buffam Falls
- Town: Pelham
- County: Hampshire
- Height: 25-foot total drop
- Type: Cascades and slides
- Park: Buffam Falls Conservation Area
- Directions: Here
Buffam Falls in Pelham is a beautiful waterfall that drops about 25 feet and features three main sets of falls. These sets include cascades and slides. Each set is no more than ten feet in height, but they are all very beautiful and unique. The falls are fueled by Buffam Brook and can be accessed via a 1.8-mile loop trail. The town of Pelham maintains the waterfalls very well so they are easy to access and get near.
Campbell Falls
- Town: New Marlborough
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 50-foot total drop
- Type: Plunge and cascade
- Park: Campbell Falls State Park Reserve
- Directions: Here
Campbell Falls in New Marlborough is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Berkshires. The falls fall a total of 50 feet and consist of a plunge and cascade. The falls can be accessed via a short walk along a well-maintained trail within the Campbell Falls State Park Reserve.
Chapel Falls
- Town: Ashfield
- County: Franklin
- Height: 10 feet, 15 feet, and 20 feet
- Type: Cascades, slides, and a block
- Park: Chapel Brook Reservation
- Directions: Here
Chapel Falls in Ashfield is a beautiful waterfall consisting of three waterfalls. The falls range from 10 to 20 feet and include cascades, slides, and a block. The source of the falls is Chapel Brook which keeps gives a steady water stream from April to November. Franklin County isn’t home to too many waterfalls, so it is well worth it to check out Chapel Falls. Aside from being beautiful, the falls are also easy to access via a half-mile trail within Chapel Brook Reservation.
Doane’s Falls
- Town: Royalston
- County: Worcester
- Height: Approximately 175-foot total drop
- Type: Plunges, cascades, and a block
- Park: Doane’s Falls Reservation
- Directions: Here
Doane’s Falls in Royalston consists of an approximately 175-foot total drop. The falls are some of the longest in tallest in Massachusetts and consist of plunges, cascades, and a block. The fall can be found within the Doane’s Falls Reservation after a 0.4 mile out and back trail.
Glendale Falls
- Town: Middlefield
- County: Hampshire
- Height: Approximately 160-foot total drop
- Type: Cascades
- Park: Glendale Falls Reservation
- Directions: Here
Glendale Falls in Middlefield is an impressive waterfall consisting of multiple cascades. The falls drop about 160 feet in total and are some of the largest by size and volume in Massachusetts. Glendale Falls can be easily accessed via a short walk which typically takes less than 5 minutes.
Goldmine Brook Falls
- Town: Chester
- County: Hampden
- Height: 45-foot total drop
- Type: Plunge and horsetails
- Park: Chester-Blandford State Forest
- Directions: Here
Goldmine Brook Falls in Chester are truly gold! The falls consist of horsetails and a plunge which falls over 45 feet in total. The waterfalls can be easily accessed via a 0.1-mile walk through the woods just off a major state highway. The waterfalls are located within the Chester-Blandford State Forest.
Haley Brook Falls
- Town: Williamstown
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 15-foot total drop
- Type: Punchbowl and cascades
- Park: Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation-owned property
- Directions: Here
Haley Brook Falls in Williamstown is a beautiful waterfall consisting of cascades and a punchbowl. The falls are 15 feet in total and although they are not the largest in the Berkshires, they are beautiful! The shallow pool below the falls is just magical. To access the falls, visitors just need to walk 0.2 miles via a well-maintained trail. The property where the falls are located is owned by the Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation.
Holland Glen
- Town: Belchertown
- County: Hampshire
- Height: Tallest drop is 15 feet
- Type: Cascades, slides, and a small plunge
- Park: Town of Belchertown-owned property
- Directions: Here
Holland Glen is Belchertown is a beautiful small waterfall consisting of cascades, slides, and a small plunge. The falls drop about 15 feet in total and fall over a small clam-shaped ledge. Holland Glen water source is the Hop Brook which is not the most active of brooks. But, if the water is flowing well, you will witness the full beauty of Holland Glen. The loop trail to see the falls is about 1 mile long.
March Cataract Falls
- Town: Williamstown
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 30 feet
- Type: Fan
- Park: Mt. Greylock State Reservation
- Directions: Here
March Cataract Falls in Williamstown is one of the most impressive fan waterfalls you will find in the Berkshires. The waterfall is about 30 feet in total and can be found within the Mt. Greylock State Reservation. The falls themself are on the western slopes of Mt. Greylock and can be accessed via a 2.2 mile out and back trail.
Marguerite Falls
- Town: Sandisfield
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 40 feet
- Type: Horsetail
- Park: None
- Directions: Here
Marguerite Falls in Sandisfield is a beautiful 40-foot horsetail waterfall. The falls are extremely impressive and are located just off the side of the highway, Route 8. It’s not every day you can get a great view of a waterfall without needing to leave your car.
Money Brook Falls
- Town: North Adams
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 80-foot total drop
- Type: Horsetail and cascades
- Park: Mt. Greylock State Reservation
- Directions: Here
Money Brook Falls in North Adams is a beautiful 80-foot waterfall consisting of cascades and a horsetail. The falls are some of the biggest in the Berkshires and can be accessed off the auto road to the summit of Mt. Greylock. Money Brook Falls are located within the Mt. Greylock State Reservation and are fueled by Money Brook.
Otis Falls
- Town: Otis
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 50-foot total drop
- Type: Horsetails and cascades
- Park: Tolland State Forest
- Directions: Here
Otis Falls in Otis is a great 50-foot waterfall consisting of horsetails and cascades. The waterfall is conveniently located just off Tolland Road in Tolland State Forest. Don’t miss out on this roadside waterfall!
Pecks Falls
- Town: Adams
- County: Berkshire
- Height: Lower falls is a 50-foot total drop; upper falls is a 12-foot total drop
- Type: Plunges, horsetails, and cascades
- Park: Greylock Glen
- Directions: Here
Pecks Falls in Adams consist of several different falls which range from plunges, horsetails, and cascades. The lower falls drop about 50 feet and the upper falls drop about 12 feet in total. Both the lower and upper falls are located within Greylock Glen which is a public recreation area. The falls are a short 0.1-mile point-to-point trail hike when accessed via Gould Road.
Race Brook Falls
- Town: Sheffield
- County: Berkshire
- Height: Approximately 300-foot total drop
- Type: Horsetails and cascades
- Park: Mt. Everett State Reservation
- Directions: Here
Looking for a 5-star waterfall in the Berkshires? Race Brook Falls is one to check out! Race Brook Falls drops approximately 300 feet in total and consists of horsetails and cascades. There are three main sections of Race Brook Falls and the lowest falls are some of the best. The walk to the fall is about a 1-mile roundtrip.
Royalston Falls
- Town: Royalston
- County: Worcester
- Height: 45 feet
- Type: Plunge
- Park: Royalston Falls Reservation
- Directions: Here
Royalston Falls in Royalston is a beautiful 45-foot waterfall in Worcester county. The waterfall is a straight plunge that has a tremendous amount of energy as it flows into a small pool. Royalston Falls can be reached after a 0.8-mile walk within Royalston Falls Reservation.
Sanderson Brook Falls
- Town: Chester
- County: Hampden
- Height: 60-foot total drop
- Type: Horsetails and cascades
- Park: Chester-Blandford State Forest
- Directions: Here
Sanderson Brook Falls in Chester is a majestic waterfall in Hampden county. The falls are fueled by Sanderson Brook and fall 60 feet in total. Sanderson Brook Falls consists of horsetails and cascades. The waterfall can be accessed via a hike along a 1-mile point-to-point trail.
Tannery Falls
- Town: Savoy
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 60 feet, 80 feet, others ranging from 5 to 20 feet
- Type: Plunges, cascades, and slides
- Park: Savoy Mountain State Forest
- Directions: Here
Tannery Falls is a 5-star waterfall in the Berkshires that is a must-visit. The waterfall is located in Savoy, Massachusetts, and is about 80 feet tall. Tannery Falls consists of a series of plunges, cascades, and slides which are absolutely stunning. The best time to visit Tannery Falls is during the spring, but they are stunning during all seasons even when the water flow is little.
Trap Falls
- Town: Ashby
- County: Middlesex
- Height: 10 feet to 12 feet each
- Type: Plunges
- Park: Willard Brook State Forest
- Directions: Here
Trap Falls consist of three stunning plunges that are well worth seeing despite only being 10-12 feet tall. Each of the plunges is separated by rocks that sit in a really cool formation and they flow into the same shallow pool. Trap Falls are located in Ashby, Massachusetts within Willard Brook State Forest. The trail to reach the waterfall is only about 0.1 miles long making the falls easily accessible.
Twin Cascades
- Town: Florida
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 80 feet and 60 feet
- Type: Plunges and cascades
- Park: None
- Directions: Here
Twin Cascades are a stunning pair of waterfalls in Florida, Massachusetts. The waterfalls are 60 feet and 80 feet in height and consist of both cascades and plunges. The Berkshires are known for having great waterfalls and Twin Cascades is one of the best.
Umpachene Falls
- Town: New Marlborough
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 40 feet
- Type: Cascades and slides
- Park: Umpachene Falls Park
- Directions: Here
Umpachene Falls along the Umpachene River in New Marlborough is a very cool Berkshire waterfall. The waterfall is very wide and is about 40 feet tall. Umpachene Falls contains primarily cascades and slides. The trail to access the falls is only a few hundred feet making it easy to access.
Vinica Brook Falls
- Town: Monson
- County: Hampden
- Height: 12 feet
- Type: Horsetail
- Park: None
- Directions: Here
Vinica Brook Falls is one of the shortest waterfalls in Hampden country, but it is a cool one to check out. The horsetail waterfall is about 12 feet tall. Vinica Brook Falls also has a pretty cool bridge above it which makes for a great photograph. The falls are located just under a bridge you can drive to.
Wahconah Falls
- Town: Dalton
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 40-foot total drop
- Type: Cascades
- Park: Wahconah Falls State Park
- Directions: Here
Wahconah Falls is a beautiful waterfall in the southwestern corner of Massachusetts. Wahconah Falls is about 40 feet tall and primarily consists of cascades. The waterfalls are located within Wahconah Falls State Park and the waterfall is accessible via a 0.9 mile out and back trail.
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