Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near North Adams, MA
North Adams has 11 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Money Brook Falls, 4.1 miles southwest 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 North Adams at a Glance
11 Waterfalls Near North Adams, Ranked by Distance
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Money Brook Falls
Money Brook Falls is the closest named waterfall to North Adams, 4.1 miles to the southwest in Berkshire County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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 5.7 miles east of North Adams in Berkshire County, number 2 of 11 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 7.5 miles southeast of North Adams in Berkshire County, number 3 of 11 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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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Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs lies 14 miles southeast of North Adams in Berkshire County, number 4 of 11 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 15 miles south of North Adams in Berkshire County, number 5 of 11 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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 17 miles southwest of North Adams in Berkshire County, number 6 of 11 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 23 miles southeast of North Adams in Franklin County, number 7 of 11 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near North Adams. 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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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 25 miles south of North Adams in Hampshire County, number 8 of 11 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. 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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Turners Falls
Turners Falls lies 29 miles east of North Adams in Franklin County, number 9 of 11 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. USGS notes: On the Connecticut River at Turners Falls; Towns of Gill and Montague.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Montague, MA 01376
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The Cascades
The Cascades lies 29 miles east of North Adams in Franklin County, number 10 of 11 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near North Adams. USGS notes: On an unnamed tributary of the Fall River 0.6 mi N of Riverside; Town of Gill
- Rating
- 2.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gill, MA 01354
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 30 miles west of North Adams in Albany County, number 11 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cohoes.
- Address
- Albany County, NY (GPS 42.7758, -73.6878)
Where the Waterfalls Are
North Adams 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 North Adams: 3 to the east, 3 to the southeast, 2 to the south, 2 to the southwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Berkshire County (6), Franklin County (3), Hampshire County (1), and Albany County (1). The average distance is 18.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of North Adams
Money Brook Falls (4.1 mi), Twin Cascade (5.7 mi), Tannery Falls (7.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of North Adams
Windsor Jambs (14 mi), Wahconah Falls (15 mi), Lulu Cascade (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of North Adams
Chapel Falls (23 mi), Glendale Falls (25 mi), Turners Falls (29 mi), The Cascades (29 mi), Buttermilk Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near North Adams: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near North Adams, MA?
11 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of North Adams: 3 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to North Adams?
Money Brook Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 4.1 miles southwest of North Adams.
What is the best-rated waterfall near North Adams?
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 Chapel Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near North Adams in?
Berkshire County (6), Franklin County (3), Hampshire County (1), and Albany County (1).
How does North Adams compare with other Massachusetts towns?
North Adams ranks 10th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.