Glendale Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 160 ft high | Massachusetts
0.4 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 0.4 mi distance for this hike is verified (hikingproject.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, about 160 feet high, on land managed by The Trustees (Glendale Falls). Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Glendale Falls Trail: 0.4 miles round trip, from Glendale Falls Reservation parking, Clark Wright Road, Middlefield. Distance from hikingproject.com.
Before You Go
- Admission is free to all. (thetrustees.org)
- Dogs must be kept on leash at all times. (thetrustees.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check The Trustees (Glendale Falls) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Glendale Falls?
The Glendale Falls Trail to Glendale Falls is 0.4 miles round trip.
Where does the Glendale Falls hike start?
It starts from Glendale Falls Reservation parking, Clark Wright Road, Middlefield.
How tall is Glendale Falls?
Glendale Falls is about 160 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Glendale Falls?
Admission is free to all.
Are dogs allowed on the Glendale Falls trail?
Dogs must be kept on 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 Glendale Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikingproject.com
- Distance
- hikingproject.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Glendale Falls.