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Sheffield, Massachusetts
Lower tier of Race Brook Falls, ~0.5 mi from the Route 41 trailhead in Mount Everett State Reservation, Sheffield. Viewing and photos, not a swim.
Chester, Massachusetts
~80-foot tiered falls in Chester-Blandford State Forest. ~1-mile walk in on the gated Sanderson Brook Road off Route 20.
New Marlborough, Massachusetts
Town-owned falls park in New Marlborough with a river-pool swim above the tiered cascade. Day-use hours; non-resident fee in summer.
Great Barrington area, Massachusetts
State's signature twin waterfall on the MA / NY line in Mount Washington. DCR Bash Bish Falls State Park; no swimming, no cliff jumping.
Royalston, Massachusetts
Trustees' Doane's Falls in Royalston: dramatic drops on Lawrence Brook. Swimming prohibited — viewing only.
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Multi-tiered Race Brook cascade in Mount Everett Reservation, Sheffield. Route 41 trailhead; ~0.5 mi to lower falls, ~2 mi to the AT junction.
Ashfield, Massachusetts
Short Trustees trail in Ashfield to a tiered hemlock-shaded cascade. Half-mile round trip; no swim.
Middlefield, Massachusetts
~160-ft multi-tier cascade on Glendale Brook in Middlefield. Trustees reservation, ~7-car lot on Clark Wright Road.
Dalton, Massachusetts
DCR day-use park in Dalton with a strong single-drop cascade. Short walk from the lot to the overlook and base pool — viewing first.
Savoy, Massachusetts
~50-foot ribbon drop on Ross Brook in Savoy Mountain State Forest. Short steep trail from Tannery Road; paired with Parker Brook Falls.
Royalston, Massachusetts
45-ft plunge on Falls Brook in Trustees' Royalston Falls Reservation. Reached via the Tully Trail / New England Trail.
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented waterfall on Allen Brook in Greenfield. Informal roadside access; best in spring or after rain.
New Ashford, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented Berkshires brook waterfall in New Ashford. Informal access; best in spring or after rain.
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Small historic falls on the Konkapot River in the Ashley Falls village of Sheffield. Best viewed from bridges; not a hike-in.
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
Neighborhood town beach on Falls Pond, North Attleborough, at the end of Barbara Road. Small kettle pond, not a waterfall.
Barre, Massachusetts
USACE flood-control dam on the Ware River between Barre and Hubbardston. Recreation area with disc golf, picnic, and trail access; not a natural waterfall.
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Upstream pools on Bash Bish Brook above the main falls in Mount Washington. DCR posts no swimming on the entire brook.
Adams, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented cascade on the north branch of Bassett Brook in Adams. Informal access; best after rain.
Adams, Massachusetts
South-branch cascade on Bassett Brook in Adams; tiered,, best after rain.
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Small brook falls inside West Springfield's Bear Hole Reservation. Posted hiking-only reservation; no swimming.
Rowe, Massachusetts
Tall multi-tier waterfall in Monroe State Forest, reached from the Dunbar Brook trailhead. Remote and steep; seasonal flow.
Dracut, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented local falls on Beaver Brook in Dracut, near the NH line. Obscure; not a developed site.
Becket, Massachusetts
A ravine cascade on Mill Brook below Brooker Hill Road in Becket. Private, posted land — no public access.
Adams, Massachusetts
Unofficial swim hole behind Bellevue Cemetery in Adams. Split falls, deep pool, 8-ft jump ledge.
Worthington, Massachusetts
Tiered 45-ft cascade on the Little River in Worthington. Private land, no public access — roadside view only from Route 112.
Erving, Massachusetts
Seasonal high cascade at Farley Ledges in Erving, off the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. Best in April–May.
Hubbardston, Massachusetts
dam / falls near Brigham Pond on the upper Ware River in Hubbardston. No established trail.
Pelham, Massachusetts
Three short cascades on Buffam Brook in Pelham. Kestrel Land Trust forest; short loops from N.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
cascade in the Mount Toby State Forest area near Sunderland. Not a well-established site.
Cheshire, Massachusetts
8-ft two-tier cascade steps from the Appalachian Trail at Cheshire Cobbles. Short, steep drop to a gorge pool.
Huntington, Massachusetts
Small ~3-ft roadside plunge on the Little River along MA-112 in Huntington. Viewing stop, not a hike.
Melrose, Massachusetts
Small Ell Pond Brook cascade in Melrose, near the Middlesex Fells edge. Quick neighborhood stop; viewing only.
North Adams, Massachusetts
Tall Notch Brook drop in North Adams, reached from a short trail off Marion Avenue. Viewing only -- shallow base pool, loose cliffs.
Cheshire, Massachusetts
Small cascades at the outflow of Cheshire's Bassett Reservoir. Watershed property -- viewing only, no swim.
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Small Green River riffles along Greenfield's paved linear park path. Short riverside walk; not a swim.
Florida, Massachusetts
Cold River rapids and ledges along Route 2 in the Mohawk Trail State Forest gorge. Pull-off viewing; no safe swim in high water.
Monroe, Massachusetts
Cascade-and-pool stretch on Dunbar Brook in Monroe State Forest. Quiet trailside viewing, no lifeguards.
Rowe, Massachusetts
Small Pelham Brook cascades below Pelham Lake in Rowe. Trail-side viewing from Pelham Lake Park.
Gill, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented small cascade in Gill, MA. Reference pin only; parking and access details unconfirmed.
Worcester, Massachusetts
Cascade pinned as Worcester but plotted in northern Worcester County (Ashburnham/Ashby area). Low-confidence reference.
Chesterfield, Massachusetts
Narrow Westfield River gorge at a Trustees property in West Chesterfield. Rim overlooks only; no climbing into the gorge.
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Dam-and-ledge site on the Chicopee River in the Chicopee Falls village. Urban viewing only.
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented small cascade reference in Easthampton, MA. Access and flow unconfirmed.
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Small Cohasse Brook cascade in Southbridge. Flashy flow; quick reference stop, not a swim.
Hudson, Massachusetts
Small rain-fed cascade on Danforth Brook in Hudson. Short walk from the conservation lot; viewing only, not a swim.
Lanesborough, Massachusetts
Small tiered drop on Daniels Brook in Lanesborough. No developed trailhead; and seasonal.
South Worthington, Massachusetts
Small cascade on the Dead Branch in South Worthington. Roadside pull-off; seasonal flow, private land nearby.
Oakham, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented brook cascade near Oakham. No established trailhead; best after rain.
