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Wahconah Falls

Wahconah Falls at Wahconah Falls State Park in Dalton, Massachusetts is an easy 0.4 mile out-and-back hike to the base of Wahconah Falls. Wahconah Falls is a 40-foot tall cascading waterfall that sits on Wahconah Falls Brook. From the parking lot, take the main trail down towards the falls.

Wahconah Falls State Park is 48 acres and appears to offer some unmarked trails to the upper and lower portions of the falls.
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  • Wahconah Falls is a 40-foot waterfall in Wahconah Falls State Park.
  • The trail to the base of Wahconah Falls is an easy 0.4 mile out-and-back hike.
  • Wahconah Falls State Park in Dalton, MA is 48 acres and has some unmarked trails.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
127'
Rating
0.0
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Added
October 09, 2018
Updated
October 19, 2018

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Total Change
66'
Ascent
127'
Descent
127'

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Trails near Dalton, MA
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  1. Parking

    42.489469, -73.115233
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.48913, -73.115122
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Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)
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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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