Tannery Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 80 ft high | Massachusetts
0.5 mi loop
Tannery Falls Hike at a Glance
The Tannery Falls hike is 0.5 mi loop.
| Falls height | About 80 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,510 ft |
| Distance | 0.5 mi loop |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 90 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 0.5 mi distance for this hike is verified (mass.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, about 80 feet high, on land managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Savoy Mountain State Forest). Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Tannery Falls Trail: 0.5 miles as a loop, from Tannery Road trailhead parking. Distance from mass.gov.
Before You Go
- Wooden steps lead from the top of the falls down to the base. (mass.gov)
- Tannery Road is seasonal and becomes a groomed snowmobile trail in winter. (berkshiresoutside.org)
- Staying on the trail is advised because bushwhacking off-trail is dangerous here. (mass.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Savoy Mountain State Forest) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Tannery Falls?
The Tannery Falls Trail to Tannery Falls is 0.5 miles as a loop.
Where does the Tannery Falls hike start?
It starts from Tannery Road trailhead parking.
How tall is Tannery Falls?
Tannery Falls is about 80 feet high.
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 Tannery Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- mass.gov
- Distance
- mass.gov
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.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 Tannery Falls.