Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Lanesborough, MA
Lanesborough has 13 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 2 of them inside 10 miles. Lulu Cascade is the closest at 4.0 miles to the southwest. 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 Lanesborough at a Glance
13 Waterfalls Near Lanesborough, Ranked by Distance
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Lulu Cascade
Lulu Cascade is the closest named waterfall to Lanesborough, 4.0 miles to the southwest in Berkshire County. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 6.1 miles east of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 2 of 13 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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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Money Brook Falls
Money Brook Falls lies 10 miles north of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 3 of 13 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. Its own nearest town is Adams.
- Rating
- 4.7 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Williamstown, MA 01267
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Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs lies 12 miles east of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 4 of 13 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 5 of 13 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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 16 miles northeast of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 6 of 13 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 18 miles southeast of Lanesborough in Hampshire County, number 7 of 13 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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 24 miles east of Lanesborough in Franklin County, number 8 of 13 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lanesborough. 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 26 miles south of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 9 of 13 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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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High Falls
High Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Lanesborough in Columbia County, number 10 of 13 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. 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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Rossman Falls
Rossman Falls lies 29 miles southwest of Lanesborough in Columbia County, number 11 of 13 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. Its own nearest town is Stottville.
- Rating
- 2.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stockport, NY 12173
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 29 miles northwest of Lanesborough in Albany County, number 12 of 13 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cohoes.
- Address
- Albany County, NY (GPS 42.7758, -73.6878)
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls lies 29 miles south of Lanesborough in Berkshire County, number 13 of 13 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lanesborough. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lanesborough 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 Lanesborough: 3 to the east, 3 to the southwest, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the south, 1 to the north, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Berkshire County (8), Columbia County (2), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), and Albany County (1). The average distance is 19.0 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Lanesborough
Lulu Cascade (4.0 mi), Wahconah Falls (6.1 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Lanesborough
Money Brook Falls (10 mi), Windsor Jambs (12 mi), Tannery Falls (14 mi), Twin Cascade (16 mi), Glendale Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lanesborough
Chapel Falls (24 mi), Otis Falls (26 mi), High Falls (29 mi), Rossman Falls (29 mi), Buttermilk Falls (29 mi), Umpachene Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Lanesborough: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lanesborough, MA?
13 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lanesborough: 2 within 10 miles, 5 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lanesborough?
Lulu Cascade in Berkshire County is the closest, about 4.0 miles southwest of Lanesborough.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lanesborough?
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 Lanesborough in?
Berkshire County (8), Columbia County (2), Hampshire County (1), Franklin County (1), and Albany County (1).
How does Lanesborough compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Lanesborough ranks 8th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.