Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts (MA)

0 National Parks
127 Major Cities
26 Waterfalls

to explore

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 .

Popular Difficulties

Moderate: 19 trails
Easy: 5 trails
Drive Up: 2 trails

Trail Types

Out And Back: 26 trails

Featured Parks

National Parks in Massachusetts

Best Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts

Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

44.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Danforth Falls waterfall

Danforth Falls

Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Doane Falls waterfall

Doane Falls

44.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

41.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

48.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pawtucket Falls waterfall

Pawtucket Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

39.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall

South Hadley Falls

Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

43 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
The Cascade waterfall

The Cascade

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Major Cities in Massachusetts

Waterfall Hikes Near Boston

4.3 M residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Worcester

486.5 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield

437.8 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near New Bedford

153.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Cambridge

118 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Lowell

114.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Leominster

111.9 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Brockton

104.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Quincy

101 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Lynn

100.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Fall River

93.6 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Newton

88.5 K residents