Doane's Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 175 ft high | Massachusetts
0.6 mi round trip
Doane's Falls Hike at a Glance
The Doane's Falls hike via the Tully Trail is 0.6 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 175 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Tully Trail |
| Distance | 0.6 mi round trip |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 15 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 110 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.6 mi distance for this hike is 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 Doane's Falls
Doane's Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, about 175 feet high, on land managed by The Trustees (Doane's Falls Reservation). Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Tully Trail: 0.6 miles round trip, from Doane's Falls Reservation parking, Athol Road. Distance from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
Before You Go
- Visiting is free to all. (thetrustees.org)
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. (thetrustees.org)
- Swimming is not allowed at this site. (thetrustees.org)
- Access to the water is prohibited for safety reasons. (thetrustees.org)
- Swimming, diving and wading at Doane's Falls have led to fatalities and serious injuries. (thetrustees.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check The Trustees (Doane's Falls Reservation) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Doane's Falls?
The Tully Trail to Doane's Falls is 0.6 miles round trip.
Where does the Doane's Falls hike start?
It starts from Doane's Falls Reservation parking, Athol Road.
How tall is Doane's Falls?
Doane's Falls is about 175 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Doane's Falls?
Visiting is free to all.
Are dogs allowed on the Doane's Falls trail?
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
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 Doane's Falls 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
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Doane's Falls.