Wahconah Falls State Park

Wahconah Falls is a state park where a stream drops over multiple ledges surrounded by granite rock formations. The creek flows through a forest of native hardwood trees, creating pools and cascades as it descends.

The park was created by the state conservation department to protect the falls and surrounding land. Before becoming an official park, the area was already popular with local visitors seeking out its natural features.

The name comes from the Wahconah, a Mahican people who once lived in this region. Visitors today gather on the grounds for picnics and family outings, continuing a longtime pattern of outdoor recreation in the Berkshires.

The park is free to visit and open during daylight hours from sunrise to sunset. Marked trails guide you to viewing areas, and parking is available at the main entrance.

The falls change dramatically with the seasons, flowing most powerfully during spring thaw when snowmelt swells the creek. Winter transforms the scene with ice formations that coat the rocks and cascades.

Location: Dalton

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/wahconah-falls-state-park

GPS coordinates: 42.48750,-73.11500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41