Cascades on Dunbar Brook Hike
Waterfall · about 15 ft high | Massachusetts
2.2 mi round trip
275 ft
Easy
Cascades on Dunbar Brook Hike at a Glance
The Cascades on Dunbar Brook hike via the Dunbar Brook Trail is 2.2 mi round trip with 275 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 15 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,390 ft |
| Trail | Dunbar Brook Trail |
| Distance | 2.2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 275 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 50 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 5 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 490 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2.2 mi distance and 275 ft of gain for this hike are verified (newenglandwaterfalls.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Cascades on Dunbar Brook
Cascades on Dunbar Brook is a waterfall in Massachusetts, about 15 feet high, on land managed by Massachusetts DCR (Monroe State Forest). Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Dunbar Brook Trail: 2.2 miles round trip with about 275 feet of elevation gain, from Dunbar Brook Trailhead. Distance from newenglandwaterfalls.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed. (newenglandwaterfalls.com)
- A sign at the parking area says the area is open from 6:00am to 9:30pm daily. (newenglandwaterfalls.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Massachusetts DCR (Monroe State Forest) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Cascades on Dunbar Brook?
The Dunbar Brook Trail to Cascades on Dunbar Brook is 2.2 miles round trip with about 275 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Cascades on Dunbar Brook hike start?
It starts from Dunbar Brook Trailhead.
How tall is Cascades on Dunbar Brook?
Cascades on Dunbar Brook is about 15 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Cascades on Dunbar Brook trail?
Dogs are allowed.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Cascades on Dunbar Brook Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Distance
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Cascades on Dunbar Brook.