Waterfall Hikes Near Westfield, MA

40,794 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Westfield? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Westfield. 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 42.1382°N, -72.7561°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Westfield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

2 of 30 waterfalls near Westfield are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong High Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Low Chapel Falls Low Chapman Falls Low Doane Falls Moderate Royalston Falls Moderate Spirit Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Low Wahconah Falls Low Money Brook Falls Low Otis Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Low Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing The Cascade Low Sutton Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 86°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 98°F Sunny
Thu 101°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Westfield

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 276 cfs 68th percentile
  4. 4 Campbell Falls Moderate · 276 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 Umpachene Falls Moderate · 276 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Race Brook Falls Moderate · 276 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Westfield (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.

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

36.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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

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

Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Westfield

South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

27.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

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

Chapel Falls

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

Glendale Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

29.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

45.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

32.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

35.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Westfield

Are there free waterfalls near Westfield?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Westfield, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Westfield?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Westfield?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Westfield?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Westfield?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Westfield, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Westfield?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Westfield?

The tallest waterfall near Westfield is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Westfield?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Westfield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Westfield?

The closest waterfall to Westfield is South Hadley Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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