Cascade Falls

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Access status: Short trail route and street parking documented
The walk: About 800 feet one way (published segments)
Ground & access: Short woodland trail. Views from the far side need a careful stream crossing downstream; the guide calls it a scramble.

New England Waterfalls: The Cascade, Melrose

The Cascade is a waterfall in the Middlesex Fells Reservation in Melrose. From the end of Goodyear Avenue, head straight into the woods on the Cross Fells Trail over a small wooden bridge, go 50 feet, and fork right onto the white-blazed Cascade Trail. Follow it about 750 feet to a point just above the base of the falls.

Plan your visit

End of Goodyear Avenue off Washington Street, Melrose: Cross Fells Trail to the white-blazed Cascade Trail and the falls

New England Waterfalls gives 50 feet on the Cross Fells Trail, then about 750 feet on the Cascade Trail to a point just above the base of the falls. Return the same way.

Short woodland trail. Views from the far side need a careful stream crossing downstream; the guide calls it a scramble.

Where to start

Goodyear Avenue is a steep street off Washington Street. Park at the end of the street on the right. New England Waterfalls says parking there is limited to 2 hours except Sundays and holidays. Respect neighbors and do not block gates. Oak Grove on the MBTA Orange Line is within walking distance per Boston Magazine.

Timing & water

The falls are best after heavy rain.

Before you go

Current fees and reservation requirements unknown.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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