Waterfall Hikes Near Holyoke, MA

38,210 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Holyoke? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Holyoke. 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 42.2125°N, -72.6411°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Holyoke

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

3 of 31 waterfalls near Holyoke are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 82°F Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Holyoke

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 35 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Westfield Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Moderate · 467 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 Campbell Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Holyoke (6 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

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

Chapel Falls

28 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Holyoke (26 waterfalls)

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

Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turners Falls waterfall

Turners Falls

34.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Holyoke

Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

40.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Sutton Falls waterfall

Sutton Falls

17.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fay Falls waterfall

Fay Falls

15.6 miles away
New Hampshire
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Holyoke

Are there free waterfalls near Holyoke?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Holyoke, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Holyoke?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Holyoke, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Holyoke?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Holyoke, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Holyoke?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Holyoke?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Holyoke?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Holyoke?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Holyoke?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Holyoke have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Holyoke?

The closest waterfall to Holyoke is South Hadley Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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