Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield, MA
within 50 miles
Springfield sits in the Connecticut River valley, framed by low rolling hills and nearby upland ridges with basalt cliffs and narrow gorges, transitioning into hardwood forests and river floodplains. About 36 waterfalls lie within 50 miles, most reached by moderate woodland hikes and ridge scrambles while a handful are short roadside cascades or drive-up stops; the mix of glacially scoured bedrock, river terraces and steep escarpments yields varied trail experiences and dramatic drop lines for hikers.
Map of Waterfalls Near Springfield
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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield (8 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
40.7 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
The Cascades
49.9 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Massachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Springfield (25 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Turners Falls
32.2 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
The Cascades
49.9 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Massachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Springfield With Waterfalls
Royalston Falls
35 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Wahconah Falls
41.2 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Great Falls
7.4 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls
32.9 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Tannery Falls
5.5 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Twin Cascade
21.9 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Shetucket Falls
29.9 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Yantic Falls
30 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Silver Falls
29.4 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Quinebaug Falls
44.2 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft