Waterfall Hikes Near Holyoke, MA

38,210 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Holyoke? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Holyoke. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.2125°N, -72.6411°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Holyoke

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

3 of 31 waterfalls near Holyoke are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Chapman Falls Barely Flowing Doane Falls Barely Flowing Royalston Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Fay Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Low Wahconah Falls Low Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Low Windsor Jambs Moderate Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Strong The Cascades Strong The Cascade Low Sutton Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Strong

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 73°F

Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 74°F Sunny
Tue 73°F Sunny Best
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Holyoke

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 South Hadley Falls Strong · 4100 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 The Cascades Strong · 3800 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Turners Falls Strong · 3800 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Money Brook Falls Moderate · 78 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 121 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 121 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Holyoke (6 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

3.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

49.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Holyoke (26 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

41.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

41.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Holyoke

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

3.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

4.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

49.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

41.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

41.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

41.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Windsor Jambs

42.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

36 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

3.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

48.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

14.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

35.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

17.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

16.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

34.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

42.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

46.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Holyoke

Are there free waterfalls near Holyoke?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Holyoke, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Holyoke?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Holyoke, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Holyoke?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Holyoke, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Holyoke?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Holyoke, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Holyoke?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Holyoke, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Holyoke?

The shortest waterfall hike near Holyoke is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Holyoke?

The tallest waterfall near Holyoke is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Holyoke?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Holyoke have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Holyoke?

The closest waterfall to Holyoke is South Hadley Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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