Waterfall Hikes Near Northampton, MA

28,245 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Northampton? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Northampton. 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 42.3266°N, -72.6745°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Northampton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

4 of 38 waterfalls near Northampton are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Beaver Brook Falls Moderate Fay Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapel Falls Moderate Doane Falls Low Royalston Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Gages Falls Moderate Saxtons River Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sokoki Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Great Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Low 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 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 83°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Northampton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 35 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Westfield Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Wadsworth Falls Strong · 20 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Strong · 473 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Race Brook Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Northampton (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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Northampton (29 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 38 Waterfalls Near Northampton

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
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

14.5 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
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Windsor Jambs

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

Otis Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

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

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Doane Falls

35.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascade

22.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

36.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Royalston Falls waterfall

Royalston Falls

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

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

49.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Northampton

Are there free waterfalls near Northampton?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Northampton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Northampton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Northampton?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Northampton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Northampton?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Northampton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Northampton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Northampton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Northampton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Northampton?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Northampton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Northampton?

The closest waterfall to Northampton is South Hadley Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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