7 Easy-Access Massachusetts Waterfalls That Are Perfect For A Summer Adventure
We can’t imagine a better way to spend a sunny spring or summer day than exploring one of the many beautiful waterfalls hiding in Massachusetts. Don’t feel like breaking out the hiking poles and trail mix? No worries! These gorgeous cascades are easily reached with little to no hiking required! Here’s how to visit them all.
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Doane’s Falls gives you a lot of waterfall bang for very little hiking buck. Accessed via a quick 100-foot walk from a parking area on Doane Hill Road in Royalston, the cascade tumbles over several tiers and there’s plenty of space to sit and admire the scenery.
Finding this waterfall is easy. Leave your car on the right edge of Neilson Road in New Salem and simply stroll to the trail entrance. You’ll then have a quick 0.25-mile hike to the falls, where you’re sure to be dazzled.
This dramatic waterfall can be reached with almost zero effort! It can be viewed from a bridge over the Merrimack River in Lowell. The waters here drop more than 30 feet over the course of the rapids.
If you’re up for a bit more walking, head to Sanderson Brook Falls in Chester for an easy 1.9-mile hike and a glorious woodland cascade. Part of the trail is paved and the rest is pretty flat, so this waterfall excursion is perfect for those looking to stretch their legs a little without getting too tired.
This waterfall is created by a dam and can be admired from Bridge Street in Chicopee. The dam is surrounded by greenery which is especially beautiful in the spring and fall. It’s a great spot for an evening stroll!
As the name suggests, the 1761 Old Mill Restaurant started out as an 18th-century mill dam. Today, it’s a homey and cozy restaurant with spectacular outdoor dining and a waterfall view that will distract you from your meal. We recommend the sticky pecan rolls!
Gunn Brook Falls is located at the UMass Mt. Toby Forest in Sunderland. You can reach it via a 0.2-mile hike that will reward you with scenery that deserves to be on a postcard.
We fully recommend checking out all of these stunning waterfalls. How many have you been to? Share your experiences and hiking tips with us in the comments!
Address: Gunn Brook, Sunderland, MA 01375, USA
Address: 648 US-20, Chester, MA 01011, USA
Address: Chicopee Falls, Chicopee, MA 01020, USA
Address: Doane's Falls, Royalston, MA 01331, USA
Address: 69 State Rd E, Westminster, MA 01473, USA
Address: Bears Den Rd, Fall River, MA 02878, USA
Address: Pawtucket Falls, Lowell, MA 01854, USA
