Appalachian Trail Trailhead - Grange Hall Road
Appalachain Trail Corridor
Dalton, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Wahconah Falls State Park 68 Wahconah Falls Road, Dalton, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Water Views
Wahconah Falls
View of Wahconah Falls from the picnic area
Picnic area located by the falls
Wahconah Falls State Park entrance sign
Trail entrance
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Wahconah Falls State Park
Wahconah Falls State Park provides forested hiking opportunities and a remarkable 40-foot waterfall spectacle. Giving the park its name, Wahconah Falls is the culmination of its brook's journey, which flows over many smaller falls before becoming the main attraction. Visitors can walk a half-mile loop along the upper falls to see more of the Wahconah Falls Brook, find a spot to fish downstream, or may choose to relax by the waterfall. The property also includes picnic areas near the falls, consisting of several picnic tables and grills. Regardless of desired activities, sitting beneath the trees alongside a gushing waterfall is a perfect way to see, listen, and experience the natural beauty offered by the Berkshires.
A parking lot on Wahconah Falls Road allows visitors to stop and explore the state park from sunrise to sundown, free of charge. From the parking lot, a quick walk down a graded path leads to the waterfall area. As a state park, Wahconah Falls is owned and regulated by the State of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) posts updated park alerts and closures on their Trail Safety website, which may be helpful to reference before visiting or during inclement weather.
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Features- Accessible Parking
Upon initial arrival at Wahconah Falls State Park, visitors are greeted by a large, paved parking lot that provides ample parking. Although there is no formal, accessible parking, there are many parking options right next to the trail entrance. The first trail entrance is approximately a 20-foot-long, steep, downhill pitch, reaching slopes up to 22 percent. The second trail entrance is narrow, measuring at one to two feet wide, with grass encroaching on the trail, and visitors must either contend with a locked gate or walk around it on a narrow path. Once visitors reach the main trail, the trail is wide, measuring over 10 feet in some sections. However, the trail's pitch can become steep at certain points, reaching slopes above 12 percent. Once at the falls, visitors will notice that most of the picnic tables are separated from the main path by grass or rocks.
Entrance to the trail from the parking lot
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
