West River Trail Cascades
Jamaica · Windham County
A Jamaica cascades page with a state-park trail approach and a short off-trail finish to the most scenic section of the falls.
Key facts
Swimming
Not recommended
Access
Trail approach
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
People pairing a walk with a lesser-known waterfall stop
State park add-on hikes
Mountain-bike-accessible approaches
Skip
You want a roadside stop
You need a fully marked waterfall spur
Very low flow can make the effort feel thin
Before you go
- Most of the approach follows the easy West River Trail through Jamaica State Park.
- The last 150 feet require a short bushwhack upstream from the second seasonal stream crossing.
- A park entrance fee may apply depending on the season and access point.
- This is a better fit for people already planning time in Jamaica State Park.
- The finish is easier than most bushwhacks but still deserves care around the brook.