Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Adams, MA
There are 10 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Adams, 5 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Money Brook Falls, 3.7 miles northwest of town. Wahconah Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Adams at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Adams, Ranked by Distance
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Money Brook Falls
Money Brook Falls is the closest named waterfall to Adams, 3.7 miles to the northwest in Berkshire County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Adams.
- Rating
- 4.7 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Williamstown, MA 01267
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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 5.8 miles east of Adams in Berkshire County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near 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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Twin Cascade
Twin Cascade lies 6.9 miles northeast of Adams in Berkshire County, number 3 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near 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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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 9.5 miles south of Adams in Berkshire County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near 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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Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs lies 9.5 miles southeast of Adams in Berkshire County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near 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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Lulu Cascade
Lulu Cascade lies 13 miles southwest of Adams in Berkshire County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near 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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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 20 miles south of Adams in Hampshire County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near 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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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Adams in Franklin County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near 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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Turners Falls
Turners Falls lies 29 miles east of Adams in Franklin County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near 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 Adams in Franklin County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near 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
Where the Waterfalls Are
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 Adams: 3 to the east, 2 to the southeast, 2 to the south, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Berkshire County (6), Franklin County (3), and Hampshire County (1). The average distance is 14.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Adams
Money Brook Falls (3.7 mi), Tannery Falls (5.8 mi), Twin Cascade (6.9 mi), Wahconah Falls (9.5 mi), Windsor Jambs (9.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Adams
Lulu Cascade (13 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Adams
Glendale Falls (20 mi), Chapel Falls (21 mi), Turners Falls (29 mi), The Cascades (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Adams: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Adams, MA?
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Adams: 5 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Adams?
Money Brook Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 3.7 miles northwest of Adams.
What is the best-rated waterfall near 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 Adams in?
Berkshire County (6), Franklin County (3), and Hampshire County (1).
How does Adams compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Adams ranks 11th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.