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Notable waterfall · Essex, Massachusetts

Mitchels Falls

Mitchels Falls is a waterfall in Essex, Massachusetts.

Mitchels Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Mitchels Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mitchels Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.76676, -71.13006. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mitchels Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Mitchels Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mitchels Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mitchels Falls?

    Nearby: Captain Pond (lake, 7 km), Campagnone Common (park, 9 km), Grace Episcopal Church (church, 9 km), Great Stone Dam (lake, 10 km), Weir Hill (viewpoint, 11 km), North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church (church, 12 km).

    Is Mitchels Falls worth visiting?

    Mitchels Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Massachusetts on Spotwander.