13 Waterfalls In The Berkshires To Visit This Winter
The Berkshires is a rural region in the mountains of western Massachusetts. The region is home to several towns with quaint villages and many iconic places to visit such as Monument Mountain, Tanglewood, Herman Melville’s Arrowhead Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, and more.
Some of the greatest sights to see in the Berkshires are the numerous waterfalls. There are many waterfalls scattered throughout the region and this blog post covers the 13 best ones to visit in the winter. Each Berkshire waterfalls is well-worth seeking out this winter!
Bash Bish Falls (Mt. Washington)
- 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!
Campbell Falls (New Marlborough)
- 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.
March Cataract Falls (Williamstown)
- 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 (Sandisfield)
- 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 (North Adams)
- 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 (Otis)
- 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 (Adams)
- 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 (Sheffield)
- 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 waterfall is about a 1-mile roundtrip.
Schermerhorn Gorge (Lenox)
- Town: Lenox
- County: Berkshire
- Height: 30-foot total drop
- Type: Horsetails
- Park: October Mountain State Forest
- Directions: Here
Schermerhorn Gorge in Lenox is a cool 30-foot horsetail waterfall to check out when in the Berkshires. The gorge is located within the October Mountain State Forest and can be accessed via a 0.2-mile one-way trail.
Tannery Falls (Savoy)
- 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.
Twin Cascades (Florida)
- 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 (New Marlborough)
- 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.
Wahconah Falls (Dalton)
- 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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