Trap Falls
Massachusetts · 10-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Trap Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts. It drops roughly 10 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trap Falls (this page) | — | 10 ft | — | — | — |
| Cascades | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Emerson Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| The Falls | 9 mi | 5 ft | — | — | — |
| Purgatory Lower Falls | 13 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Middle Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Trap Falls?
Trap Falls is 10 feet (3 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Trap Falls from a major city?
Trap Falls is 3 miles from Townsend (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.6732, -71.7763
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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