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

7 of 33 waterfalls near Housatonic are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Fri 61°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

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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

10.6 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

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

Bash Bish Falls

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

Bear Rock Falls

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

Great Falls

41.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Housatonic

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

43.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

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

Chapel Falls

34.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

25.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 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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