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South Hadley Falls
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Historic Connecticut River rapids at the Holyoke Dam, between South Hadley and Holyoke. Viewing only from the fishway and bridge.
At a glance
Overview
South Hadley Falls is the historic rapids on the Connecticut River at the Holyoke Dam, between South Hadley and Holyoke. Most of the drop is controlled by the dam and the Holyoke canal system today. The best public view is from the Robert Barrett Fishway visitor site on the Holyoke side or from the bridge between the two towns. It is a dam and industrial-heritage stop, not a natural free-flowing falls.
- Also known as
- Hadley Falls, Holyoke Dam Falls, South Hadley Falls (Connecticut River)
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- Pioneer Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Private
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Use the Robert Barrett Fishway parking at the Holyoke Dam on the Holyoke side for the closest view, or park near the bridge between South Hadley and Holyoke to see the spillway from the overlook.
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