Did you know the Berkshires is home to a dozen beautiful waterfalls? Ranging from big to small we have the guide to each of the waterfalls in the Berkshires.
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Bash Bish State Forest
Falls Road, Town of Mount Washington, MassachusettsBash Bish Falls is the highest single-drop waterfall in the state. Take a hike and enjoy a picnic on the rocks. Explore the neighboring wilderness at Mt. Washington State Park, or cross the border into New York’s Taconic State Park.
Photo & Video from Corey Favino for Berkshires.com
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@photos.mcgeeney
Bellevue Falls
Bellevue Falls, Berkshire, Massachusetts 01220At only 6 feet of height, the falls is split into two segments by a large thumb-shaped rock. When you reach the falls, you can cliff jump into a large swimming hole at the base.
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Campbell Falls State Park Reserve
117 Old Spaulding Rd., Norfolk, Connecticut 06058Campbell Falls State Park, New Marlborough/ Norfolk, CT. A small park with a short, steep hike through old white pines to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Berkshires where the Whiting River falls almost 100 feet from a bedrock ledge.
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Cascade Waterfall
180 Marion Ave, City of North Adams, Massachusetts 01247The Cascade, or Notch Brook Cascade as it has also long-been known, lies in a small town park in North Adams. The Cascade is partially hidden in a nearly-enclosed gorge with towering walls, and the only way to get a full look at the falls is to hike into the gorge.
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Glen Brook Falls
245 N Undermountain Rd, Sheffield, Massachusetts 01257There are at least two waterfalls worth noting along Glen Brook Falls. Both are located on the property of the Berkshire School, which welcomes visitors.
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Lulu Cascade
1041 Cascade St, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201The falls, which lie in a pretty ravine containing exceptionally clear water, are found via a short walk from the Lulu Day Use Parking Area. They may not be the most interesting falls in New England, but they are visually charming.
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March Cataract Falls
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, Massachusetts 01237March Cataract Falls is the premier waterfall of Mt. Greylock State Reservation, and one of the must-see waterfalls of northwestern Massachusetts. The falls is a continuous 30-foot fan of water dancing down the western slopes of Mt. Greylock. The trail allows you to safely come within inches of the falls, making this an intimate place. Though it is considered a seasonal waterfall, as it can be reduced to merely a trickle during the dry summer months, it does not take much water to reveal the true beauty of this place.
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Natural Bridge State Park
McAuley Road, North Adams, Massachusetts 01247The bridge spans the bubbling Hudson Brook as it twists and tumbles through a steep 60-foot gorge--one of the best demonstrations of glacial erosion in New England.Inside the park, visitors can also tour an abandoned marble quarry and check out a man-made white marble dam--also the only one in North America.
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Otis Falls
410 Tolland Road, Otis, MassachusettsAt the center of Tolland State Forest sits the 1,065-acre Otis Reservoir, which offers a variety of recreational activities. A boat launch is available for boats up to 24 feet in length. Otis Reservoir is the largest natural body of water in Massachusetts and the sits at the heart of Tolland State Forest.
An Excerpt from NewEnglandWaterfalls.com gives further guidance on the best time or year to visit the falls:
"You could either be disappointed or thrilled with this waterfall, depending on the amount of water passing over the dam that lies about 75 feet upstream of the falls. If the water is flowing well, expect a 50-foot tall fanning spectacle of dancing horsetails and cascades. Under the typical low water conditions, a hundred rivulets of water are often seen flowing over the staircase-shaped falls. Visit these falls in April or early May for optimal conditions."
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@academylife23
Race Brook Falls
143 East St., Sheffield, Massachusetts 01257Race Brook Falls offers five distinct and very scenic sets of waterfalls. In addition to the falls, you can also continue hiking on to the nearby summits of Mt. Everett and/or Mt. Race, both of which offer scenic views.
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls , Mill River, MassachusettsAt Umpachene Falls Park, the Umpachene River dumps into the Konkapot River in a small park maintained by the town of New Marlborough. You will need inside connections to visit this waterfall: the park is for New Marlborough residents and their guests only. However, if the grounds-keeper is on-site, they may grant you access if you ask politely and promise to respect the park by leaving no trace of your visit. Swimming is not only allowed here, it is encouraged! Children will love to swim in the lazy Konkapot River, while adults will enjoy wading in the pools of Umpachene Falls. There are tables and swings in the park, so bring a lunch and budget at least a few hours to enjoy this charming little park.
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Wahconah Falls
1 North Street, Dalton, Massachusetts 01226Over 500 acres featuring the waterfalls of one of the primary tributaries of the Housatonic River in a hemlock gorge. The most notable feature of these falls is the shear volume of water that flow over it, making it a roaring adventure during the spring run-off or after times of significant rainfall.
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