Waterfall Hikes Near Housatonic, MA

985 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Housatonic? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Housatonic. 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 42.2487°N, -73.3626°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Housatonic

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

33 waterfalls near Housatonic have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Chapel Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Low Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Low Roxbury Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Low

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Housatonic

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 230 cfs 69th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Cascade Moderate · 4 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Chapel Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 25th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Low · 54 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1410 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Housatonic (5 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.

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Housatonic (25 waterfalls)

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

Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Housatonic

Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

39.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Housatonic

Are there free waterfalls near Housatonic?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Housatonic, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Housatonic?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Housatonic, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Housatonic?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Housatonic, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Housatonic?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Housatonic, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Housatonic?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Housatonic, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Housatonic?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Housatonic?

The tallest waterfall near Housatonic is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Housatonic?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Housatonic have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Housatonic?

The closest waterfall to Housatonic is Race Brook Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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