Spirit Falls Hike
Waterfall | Massachusetts
1.8 mi round trip
Spirit Falls Hike at a Glance
The Spirit Falls hike via the Tully Trail is 1.8 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 860 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Tully Trail |
| Distance | 1.8 mi round trip |
Your time: about 35 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 340 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 1.8 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 Spirit Falls
Spirit Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, on land managed by The Trustees (Jacobs Hill Reservation).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Tully Trail: 1.8 miles round trip, from Jacobs Hill Reservation parking, Route 68. Distance from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
Before You Go
- Visiting is free to all. (thetrustees.org)
- Dogs must be kept on leash at all times. (thetrustees.org)
- The parking area is not plowed in winter. (thetrustees.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check The Trustees (Jacobs Hill Reservation) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Spirit Falls?
The Tully Trail to Spirit Falls is 1.8 miles round trip.
Where does the Spirit Falls hike start?
It starts from Jacobs Hill Reservation parking, Route 68.
Is there a fee to hike to Spirit Falls?
Visiting is free to all.
Are dogs allowed on the Spirit 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 Spirit Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Distance
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- 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 Spirit Falls.