Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near New Marlborough, MA
There are 12 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of New Marlborough, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Umpachene Falls is the closest at 3.0 miles to the southwest. Wahconah Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of New Marlborough. 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 New Marlborough at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near New Marlborough, Ranked by Distance
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls is the closest named waterfall to New Marlborough, 3.0 miles to the southwest in Berkshire County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 5.3 miles south of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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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Otis Falls
Otis Falls lies 9.0 miles east of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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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Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls lies 10 miles west of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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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Bear Rock Falls
Bear Rock Falls lies 11 miles west of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 5 of 12 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 13 miles southwest of New Marlborough in Northwest Hills County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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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Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls lies 14 miles west of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near New Marlborough. 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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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 21 miles northeast of New Marlborough in Hampshire County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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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High Falls
High Falls lies 23 miles west of New Marlborough in Columbia County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Philmont, NY 12534
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 25 miles west of New Marlborough in Columbia County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. Its own nearest town is Philmont.
- Rating
- 2.7 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Claverack, NY 12513
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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 26 miles north of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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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Lulu Cascade
Lulu Cascade lies 26 miles north of New Marlborough in Berkshire County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near New Marlborough. 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
New Marlborough 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 New Marlborough: 5 to the west, 2 to the north, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the east, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Berkshire County (8), Columbia County (2), Northwest Hills County (1), and Hampshire County (1). The average distance is 15.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of New Marlborough
Umpachene Falls (3.0 mi), Campbell Falls (5.3 mi), Otis Falls (9.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of New Marlborough
Race Brook Falls (10 mi), Bear Rock Falls (11 mi), Great Falls (13 mi), Bash Bish Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of New Marlborough
Glendale Falls (21 mi), High Falls (23 mi), Buttermilk Falls (25 mi), Wahconah Falls (26 mi), Lulu Cascade (26 mi)
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Waterfalls Near New Marlborough: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near New Marlborough, MA?
12 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of New Marlborough: 3 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to New Marlborough?
Umpachene Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 3.0 miles southwest of New Marlborough.
What is the best-rated waterfall near New Marlborough?
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 New Marlborough in?
Berkshire County (8), Columbia County (2), Northwest Hills County (1), and Hampshire County (1).
How does New Marlborough compare with other Massachusetts towns?
New Marlborough ranks 9th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.