Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts (MA)
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Massachusetts' waterfalls are concentrated in the Berkshire and Taconic uplands, the rolling central hardwood hills and river valleys, featuring steep stream-cut gorges, glacially scoured ledges, and wooded ravines that produce modest cascades and drops. Most hikes are short to moderate trail walks or streamside scrambles with a handful of drive-up and easy family-friendly options, and the state is distinctive for the accessibility of its seasonal, spring-fed falls close to towns and historic landscapes. See waterfalls near major Massachusetts cities .
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Parks in Massachusetts
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Updated about 2 hours agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 South Hadley Falls Roaring · 5200 cfs 100th percentile
- 2 Chapel Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
- 3 Wicassic Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 100th percentile
- 4 Tannery Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 99th percentile
- 5 Twin Cascade Roaring · 25 cfs 99th percentile
- 6 The Cascade Roaring · 171 cfs 98th percentile
Winter guide: Frozen waterfalls in Massachusetts, ranked every night by sustained cold at each falls.
Best Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts
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