Headwater Cider
Contact & location
Hawley, MA 01339
Where Headwater Cider is located
Headwater Cider is tucked into Franklin County, on the outskirts of Hawley. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 112 Forget Road, Hawley, MA 01339. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Franklin County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Hawley itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Headwater Cider
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Hawley, MA, Headwater Cider is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Headwater Cider
Pick-your-own is available at Headwater Cider during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Headwater Cider tracks the rest of Massachusetts. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Headwater Cider is located
Headwater Cider is tucked into Franklin County, on the outskirts of Hawley. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 112 Forget Road, Hawley, MA 01339. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Franklin County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Hawley itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Headwater Cider
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Headwater Cider offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Headwater Cider runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Headwater Cider?+
Beyond picking, Headwater Cider offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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