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The Top 19 Waterfalls in Massachusetts

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 19

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Massachusetts. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 30, 2025

Stone Pump House and Waterfall, Ware River Watershed

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The Massachusetts Central Rail Trail is a long term project to create the longest multi-use path in New England. It was once a railroad, but it was put out of …

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Bash Bish Falls

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Bish Bash Falls State Park is home to the largest waterfall in Massachusetts. The falls drop 80-feet into a beautiful emerald blue pool.

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Shilly Shally Brook Waterfall

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Nice little waterfall on Shilly Shally Brook. The flow varies greatly depending on the time of year. The falls do occasionally ice over in winter, providing a fleeting chance for ice climbing.

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Turner's Falls Bridge

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From this spot on the Turner's Falls Bridge (or White Bridge) you get fantastic views over the Connecticut River and of Turner's Falls.

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Willard Brook State Forest

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Willard Brook State Forest is located near Ashby and Townsend, around 50 miles from Boston. The park features great hiking and mountain biking trails. There is also a campground with 19 sites. More information can be found here: massdcrcamping.reserveamerica.com/camping/willard-brook-state-forest/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=MA&parkId=32626

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Cascade on South Brook

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Beautiful waterfall of the South Brook River.

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The Cascades Trail

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The Cascades Trail is a short but beautiful trail that follows the Notch Brook. The trail ends at a beautiful, cascading waterfall. This is a popular trail, so there is …

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Concord River Greenway

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Lowell is working to build out a path along the concord river. Several nice waterfalls and nice architecture around. In the spring you can go whitewater rafting here with Zoar Outdoor

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Chapel Ledge and Chapel Falls

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From this spot on Williamsburg Road, you can see Chapel Ledge and Chapel Falls. Chapel Ledge is a little harder to see because it's a fairly tall, peak almost directly …

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Dover Union Iron Mill Site

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If you are biking in Noanet Woodlands make sure you don't miss out in visiting the Dover Union Iron Mill Site – an old dam and the foundations of a water powered mill that once operated here.

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The Top 19 Waterfalls in Massachusetts

Stone Pump House and Waterfall, Ware River Watershed

Bash Bish Falls

Shilly Shally Brook Waterfall

Turner's Falls Bridge

Willard Brook State Forest

Cascade on South Brook

The Cascades Trail

Concord River Greenway

Chapel Ledge and Chapel Falls

Dover Union Iron Mill Site

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