Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield, MA

437,752 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirty one falls come within reach of Springfield, most of them west in the hilltowns of the Berkshire foothills. Glendale Falls in Middlefield is a long tumbling run reached by three tenths of a mile. Chapel Falls and The Cascades each go about 1.2 miles with 200 feet of gain. Umpachene Falls, down in New Marlborough, allows swimming and the walk is barely a tenth of a mile. Turners Falls and South Hadley Falls are Connecticut River drops you drive to. Dogs ride along almost everywhere on this list.

Located at 42.1155°N, -72.5395°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Springfield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

22 of 31 waterfalls near Springfield are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Strong Bear Rock Falls Strong Campbell Falls Strong Race Brook Falls Strong Umpachene Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapel Falls Moderate Doane Falls Roaring Royalston Falls Roaring Spirit Falls Roaring Glendale Falls Strong Great Falls Strong Otis Falls Strong Quinebaug Falls Moderate Yantic Falls Moderate Shetucket Falls Strong Silver Falls Moderate Woonsocket Falls Strong Windsor Jambs Strong Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Wallamanumps Falls Roaring Wahconah Falls Roaring Turners Falls Strong The Cascades Strong The Cascade Moderate Sutton Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Strong

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Partly Sunny
Wed 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 65°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Springfield

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 South Hadley Falls Roaring · 6560 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wallamanumps Falls Roaring · 677 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Royalston Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Spirit Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Doane Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Wahconah Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield (24 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

7.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

24.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

24.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Springfield

LiDAR terrain view around Wallamanumps Falls in Massachusetts, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Wallamanumps Falls

4.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

7.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

24.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

24.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

24.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

29.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

32 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

32.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

32.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

33.6 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

35.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around The Cascade in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

The Cascade

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Windsor Jambs in Massachusetts, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

Windsor Jambs

39 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

39.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

40.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

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

Bear Rock Falls

40.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

41.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Springfield

Are there free waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Springfield, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Springfield?

There are 24 easy waterfall hikes near Springfield, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Springfield?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Springfield?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Springfield?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Springfield, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Springfield?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Springfield?

The tallest waterfall near Springfield is Tannery Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Springfield?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Springfield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Springfield?

The closest waterfall to Springfield is Wallamanumps Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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