Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Hinsdale, MA
14 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Hinsdale, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wahconah Falls, 3.4 miles north 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 New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Hinsdale at a Glance
14 Waterfalls Near Hinsdale, Ranked by Distance
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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls is the closest named waterfall to Hinsdale, 3.4 miles to the north in Berkshire County. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs lies 8.9 miles northeast of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 2 of 14 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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 9.7 miles northwest of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 3 of 14 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 10 miles southeast of Hinsdale in Hampshire County, number 4 of 14 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 5 of 14 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Money Brook Falls
Money Brook Falls lies 16 miles north of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 6 of 14 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. Its own nearest town is Adams.
- Rating
- 4.7 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Williamstown, MA 01267
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Twin Cascade
Twin Cascade lies 18 miles north of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 7 of 14 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 19 miles east of Hinsdale in Franklin County, number 8 of 14 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Otis Falls
Otis Falls lies 20 miles south of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 9 of 14 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls lies 25 miles south of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 10 of 14 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 28 miles south of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 11 of 14 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 12 of 14 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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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Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, number 13 of 14 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Hinsdale. 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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High Falls
High Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Hinsdale in Columbia County, number 14 of 14 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Hinsdale. 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
Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale: 3 to the north, 3 to the south, 3 to the southwest, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the east, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Berkshire County (11), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), and Columbia County (1). The average distance is 18.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Hinsdale
Wahconah Falls (3.4 mi), Windsor Jambs (8.9 mi), Lulu Cascade (9.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Hinsdale
Glendale Falls (10 mi), Tannery Falls (14 mi), Money Brook Falls (16 mi), Twin Cascade (18 mi), Chapel Falls (19 mi), Otis Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Hinsdale
Umpachene Falls (25 mi), Campbell Falls (28 mi), Race Brook Falls (28 mi), Bash Bish Falls (29 mi), High Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Hinsdale: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Hinsdale, MA?
14 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Hinsdale: 3 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Hinsdale?
Wahconah Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 3.4 miles north of Hinsdale.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Hinsdale?
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 Hinsdale in?
Berkshire County (11), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), and Columbia County (1).
How does Hinsdale compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Hinsdale ranks 3rd of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.