Windsor Jambs Hike
Waterfall | Massachusetts
0.5 mi loop
111 ft
Easy
Windsor Jambs Hike at a Glance
The Windsor Jambs hike via the Windsor Jambs Loop is 0.5 mi loop with 111 ft of elevation gain.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,550 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Windsor Jambs Loop |
| Distance | 0.5 mi loop |
| Elevation gain | 111 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 15 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 130 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.5 mi distance and 111 ft of gain for this hike are 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 Windsor Jambs
Windsor Jambs is a waterfall in Massachusetts, on land managed by Windsor State Forest (Massachusetts DCR).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Windsor Jambs Loop: 0.5 miles as a loop with about 111 feet of elevation gain, from Windsor Jambs parking lot, Schoolhouse Road. Distance from hikingproject.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Parking is free on-site. (mass.gov)
- Dogs must remain on leash. (mass.gov)
- Swimming and climbing are not allowed at Windsor Jambs. (mass.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Windsor State Forest (Massachusetts DCR) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Windsor Jambs?
The Windsor Jambs Loop to Windsor Jambs is 0.5 miles as a loop with about 111 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Windsor Jambs hike start?
It starts from Windsor Jambs parking lot, Schoolhouse Road.
Is there a fee to hike to Windsor Jambs?
Parking is free on-site.
Are dogs allowed on the Windsor Jambs trail?
Dogs must remain on leash.
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 Windsor Jambs Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikingproject.com
- Distance
- hikingproject.com
- Falls location
- hikingproject.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 Windsor Jambs.