Waterfalls & Swimming Holes Along the Mohawk Trail
The Mohawk Trail is one of the easiest western Massachusetts road-trip spines to build around when you want waterfalls and quick swim stops in the same day. The best pulls here are the ones that feel obvious once you see them on the map.
Some of these stops are quick roadside pauses, while others deserve a slower look because of slick rock, narrow parking, or stronger water. Use the map first, then open each guide before you commit to the full loop. For a broader western route, see roadside waterfalls.
#1 Cascades in Cold River Gorge — Drury
Cascades in Cold River Gorge is a waterfall stop in Drury with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 10 min
#2 Goldmine Brook Potholes — Huntington area
Goldmine Brook Potholes is a freshwater swim spot in Springfield, Westfield, Huntington, Chester with separate parking and… (Springfield, Westfield,…
- Swim
- Not recommended
- Walk
- 5 min
#3 Hubbard River Gorge & Falls — Granville
Hubbard River Gorge & Falls is a waterfall stop in Granville with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 10 min
#4 Tannery Falls — Savoy
Tannery Falls is a waterfall stop in Savoy with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 5-45 min
#5 Parker Brook Cascades — Pittsfield
Parker Brook Cascades is a waterfall stop in Pittsfield with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 5-30 min
#6 Mohawk Trail State Forest Beach — Charlemont
Mohawk Trail State Forest Beach is a freshwater swim beach in Charlemont with separate parking and water pins.
- Swim
- Allowed
- Walk
- 5 min