Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Becket, MA
Becket has 17 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Glendale Falls, 6.1 miles east of town. Wahconah Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Connecticut and New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Becket at a Glance
17 Waterfalls Near Becket, Ranked by Distance
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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls is the closest named waterfall to Becket, 6.1 miles to the east in Hampshire County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: On Glendale Brook 2.7 mi NW of North Chester; Town of Middlefield.
- Rating
- 4.8 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, MA 01011
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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 11 miles north of Becket in Berkshire County, number 2 of 17 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: On Wahconah Falls Brook, 3.5 mi NNE of Hinsdale; Town of Windsor.
- Rating
- 5.0 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Windsor, MA 01270
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Otis Falls
Otis Falls lies 12 miles south of Becket in Berkshire County, number 3 of 17 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: On Fall River at its head in Southwest Bay of Otis Reservoir; Town of Otis.
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Otis, MA 01029
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Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs lies 14 miles north of Becket in Berkshire County, number 4 of 17 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: Along course of Windsor Jambs Brook, 3.8 mi WNW of Plainfield; Town of Windsor.
- Rating
- 4.4 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Windsor, MA 01270
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Lulu Cascade
Lulu Cascade lies 16 miles northwest of Becket in Berkshire County, number 5 of 17 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. Reached by a short, easy trail, this waterfall sits in a natural ravine surrounded by trees.
- Rating
- 4.6 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Becket in Berkshire County, number 6 of 17 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 19 miles northeast of Becket in Franklin County, number 7 of 17 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: On Chapel Brook 2.1 mi SE of South Ashfield; Town of Ashfield.
- Rating
- 4.7 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ashfield, MA 01341
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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 21 miles north of Becket in Berkshire County, number 8 of 17 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. Moderate hiking trail leading to an 80-ft. series of waterfalls in serene forest surrounds.
- Rating
- 4.8 (31 Google reviews)
- Address
- Savoy, MA 01256
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 21 miles south of Becket in Berkshire County, number 9 of 17 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: Near the MA-CT boundary on the Whiting River, 3.5 mi S of Southfield; Town of New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.8 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Money Brook Falls
Money Brook Falls lies 23 miles north of Becket in Berkshire County, number 10 of 17 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. Its own nearest town is Adams.
- Rating
- 4.7 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Williamstown, MA 01267
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Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls lies 24 miles southwest of Becket in Berkshire County, number 11 of 17 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: In course of Race Brook, 3.7 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Sheffield.
- Rating
- 4.6 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sheffield, MA 01257
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Twin Cascade
Twin Cascade lies 24 miles north of Becket in Berkshire County, number 12 of 17 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: In the course of Cascade Brook in the Berkshire Hills, 0.5 mi NW of Hoosac Tunnel; Town of Florida.
- Rating
- 4.1 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Florida, MA 01247
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Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Becket in Berkshire County, number 13 of 17 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Becket. Accessed by hiking trails, these celebrated mountainside waterfalls are almost 200 ft. in height.
- Rating
- 4.6 (551 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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South Hadley Falls
South Hadley Falls lies 26 miles east of Becket in Hampden County, number 14 of 17 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: On the Connecticut River between South Hadley Falls and Holyoke; Town of South Hadley and City of Holyoke.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Holyoke, MA 01040
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Bear Rock Falls
Bear Rock Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Becket in Berkshire County, number 15 of 17 by distance. USGS notes: In course of Bear Rock Stream, 5.2 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Mount Washington.
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Becket in Northwest Hills County, number 16 of 17 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Becket. Picturesque waterfalls & a swimming hole surrounded by a variety of hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.5 (100 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canaan, CT 06031
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High Falls
High Falls lies 30 miles west of Becket in Columbia County, number 17 of 17 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Becket. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Philmont, NY 12534
Where the Waterfalls Are
Becket sits in or near the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range area of Massachusetts. The Berkshires hold the state's most dramatic falls. Bash Bish Falls, in the southwest corner near the New York line, drops through a rugged gorge in two streams around a central boulder and is often described as the most impressive waterfall in Massachusetts. Nearby on the slopes of the Taconics, Race Brook Falls tumbles in several tiers, and Campbell Falls and Umpachene Falls lie in the quiet hills of New Marlborough. To the north, Money Brook Falls drops in a deep ravine on Mount Greylock, the state's highest peak. Tannery Falls and Wahconah Falls add forested cascades in state forest and park land. Read the Massachusetts waterfall guide.
By direction from Becket: 5 to the north, 5 to the southwest, 2 to the east, 2 to the south, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Berkshire County (12), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), Hampden County (1), Northwest Hills County (1), and Columbia County (1). The average distance is 20.4 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Becket
Glendale Falls (6.1 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Becket
Wahconah Falls (11 mi), Otis Falls (12 mi), Windsor Jambs (14 mi), Lulu Cascade (16 mi), Umpachene Falls (19 mi), Chapel Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Becket
Tannery Falls (21 mi), Campbell Falls (21 mi), Money Brook Falls (23 mi), Race Brook Falls (24 mi), Twin Cascade (24 mi), Bash Bish Falls (26 mi), South Hadley Falls (26 mi), Bear Rock Falls (26 mi), Great Falls (29 mi), High Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Becket: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Becket, MA?
17 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Becket: 1 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 10 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Becket?
Glendale Falls in Hampshire County is the closest, about 6.1 miles east of Becket.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Becket?
Wahconah Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Bash Bish Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Becket in?
Berkshire County (12), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), Hampden County (1), and Northwest Hills County (1).
How does Becket compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Becket ranks 1st of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.