Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Waterfalls Near Dalton, MA

There are 14 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Dalton, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wahconah Falls, 2.8 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 New York.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Bash Bish Falls in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Pictured: Bash Bish Falls, MA

Best Waterfalls Near Dalton at a Glance

14 Waterfalls Near Dalton, Ranked by Distance

  1. Wahconah Falls

    Dalton, MA · Berkshire County · 2.8 mi east of Dalton
    5.0 (19 reviews)

    Wahconah Falls is the closest named waterfall to Dalton, 2.8 miles to the east in Berkshire County. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  2. Lulu Cascade

    Lanesborough, MA · Berkshire County · 6.9 mi west of Dalton
    4.6 (13 reviews)

    Lulu Cascade lies 6.9 miles west of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 2 of 14 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  3. Windsor Jambs

    Hinsdale, MA · Berkshire County · 9.5 mi east of Dalton
    4.4 (8 reviews)

    Windsor Jambs lies 9.5 miles east of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 3 of 14 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  4. Money Brook Falls

    Adams, MA · Berkshire County · 13 mi north of Dalton
    4.7 (20 reviews)

    Money Brook Falls lies 13 miles north of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 4 of 14 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. Its own nearest town is Adams.

    Rating
    4.7 (20 Google reviews)
    Address
    Williamstown, MA 01267
  5. Glendale Falls

    Becket, MA · Hampshire County · 13 mi southeast of Dalton
    4.8 (56 reviews)

    Glendale Falls lies 13 miles southeast of Dalton in Hampshire County, number 5 of 14 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  6. Tannery Falls

    Adams, MA · Berkshire County · 13 mi northeast of Dalton
    4.8 (31 reviews)

    Tannery Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 6 of 14 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  7. Twin Cascade

    North Adams, MA · Berkshire County · 16 mi northeast of Dalton
    4.1 (19 reviews)

    Twin Cascade lies 16 miles northeast of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 7 of 14 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  8. Chapel Falls

    Ashfield, MA · Franklin County · 21 mi east of Dalton
    4.7 (84 reviews)

    Chapel Falls lies 21 miles east of Dalton in Franklin County, number 8 of 14 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  9. Otis Falls

    Otis, MA · Berkshire County · 22 mi south of Dalton
    4.5 (2 reviews)

    Otis Falls lies 22 miles south of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 9 of 14 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  10. Umpachene Falls

    New Marlborough, MA · Berkshire County · 27 mi south of Dalton
    4.6 (56 reviews)

    Umpachene Falls lies 27 miles south of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 10 of 14 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.

    Rating
    4.6 (56 Google reviews)
    Address
    New Marlborough, MA 01259
  11. High Falls

    Philmont, NY · Columbia County · 29 mi southwest of Dalton
    4.6 (53 reviews)

    High Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Dalton in Columbia County, number 11 of 14 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet.

    Rating
    4.6 (53 Google reviews)
    Address
    Philmont, NY 12534
  12. Race Brook Falls

    Sheffield, MA · Berkshire County · 30 mi southwest of Dalton
    4.6 (30 reviews)

    Race Brook Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 12 of 14 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  13. Campbell Falls

    New Marlborough, MA · Berkshire County · 30 mi south of Dalton
    4.8 (38 reviews)

    Campbell Falls lies 30 miles south of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 13 of 14 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Dalton. 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
  14. Bash Bish Falls

    Sheffield, MA · Berkshire County · 30 mi southwest of Dalton
    4.6 (551 reviews)

    Bash Bish Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Dalton in Berkshire County, number 14 of 14 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Dalton. 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

Where the Waterfalls Are

Dalton 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 Dalton: 3 to the east, 3 to the south, 3 to the southwest, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the north, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Berkshire County (11), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), and Columbia County (1). The average distance is 18.8 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Dalton

Wahconah Falls (2.8 mi), Lulu Cascade (6.9 mi), Windsor Jambs (9.5 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Dalton

Money Brook Falls (13 mi), Glendale Falls (13 mi), Tannery Falls (13 mi), Twin Cascade (16 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Dalton

Chapel Falls (21 mi), Otis Falls (22 mi), Umpachene Falls (27 mi), High Falls (29 mi), Race Brook Falls (30 mi), Campbell Falls (30 mi), Bash Bish Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Dalton: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Dalton, MA?

14 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Dalton: 3 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 7 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Dalton?

Wahconah Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 2.8 miles east of Dalton.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Dalton?

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 Dalton in?

Berkshire County (11), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), and Columbia County (1).

How does Dalton compare with other Massachusetts towns?

Dalton ranks 2nd of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.