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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.
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Multi-drop cascade in the Williamstown Berkshires. Wooded trail from a Route 2 pull-off; viewing only.
Windsor, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented cascade in the East Windsor hamlet of Windsor. Informal roadside viewing only, not a swim.
Egremont, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented roadside cascade in the village of South Egremont, southern Berkshires. Viewing stop only.
Adams, Massachusetts
Small seasonal stream cascades along the Bellows Pipe Trail in Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Adams.
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Small 5-foot Green River cascade at Williamstown's Mount Hope Park, below the Hopper Road stone bridge. Quick stop.
Conway, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented Conway cascade labeled Tophet Chasm. Confirm access on site — standard references place Tophet Chasm in Littleton.
Plainfield, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented hill-town cascade on Basin Brook in Plainfield. Informal access; viewing only.
Tyringham, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented tiered cascade on Camp Brook in the Tyringham valley. Informal roadside access; viewing only.
Adams, Massachusetts
Peck's Brook cascades on Mt. Greylock's east side, Adams.
Lenox, Massachusetts
Stream cascades along the Overbrook Trail in Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox. Viewing only.
Northfield, Massachusetts
Small tiered cascade on Four Mile Brook in Northfield;, informal roadside access only.
Barre, Massachusetts
Tiered cascade on Galloway Brook in Barre.; informal pull-off access, viewing only.
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Hydroelectric dam on the Deerfield River at Shelburne Falls. Viewing from river-bank vantage; paddler portage required.
Worthington, Massachusetts
Quiet tiered cascade on Glen Brook in the Worthington hill-towns. Informal roadside access;.
Chester, Massachusetts
Tall tiered cascade on Goldmine Brook in Chester-Blandford State Forest. Unmarked Route 20 pull-off; ~0.3-mi rt.
Granville, Massachusetts
Hubbard River cascades inside Granville State Forest on the MA/CT line. Rocky, fast water; unsanctioned swims, no lifeguards.
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Small, Green River waterfall in Williamstown. Roadside pull-off access north of the village.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
small waterfall near Mount Toby in Sunderland. Informal pull-off access; read posted signage.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
Small tiered waterfall on Gunn Brook in Sunderland's Mount Toby corridor. Roadside pull-off, short walk down.
Clarksburg, Massachusetts
Small Berkshires roadside cascade near the Hairpin Turn on the Mohawk Trail, Clarksburg / North Adams area.
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Small Haley Brook waterfall in Williamstown. Informal pull-off access; read any posted signage on arrival.
Granville, Massachusetts
small brook waterfall in Granville, near Granville State Forest. Roadside access only.
Saugus, Massachusetts
Small Hawke's Brook waterfall on the Saugus/Wakefield line. Lightly-documented; rain-fed and seasonal.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Small rocky cascades on Hawthorne Brook near east Pittsfield. Lightly-documented, seasonal, viewing only.
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented southern Berkshires waterfall; parking near Great Barrington but access unclear.
Belchertown, Massachusetts
Kestrel Land Trust hemlock-glen preserve off Route 9 in Belchertown. Short steep trail to a seasonal Hop Brook waterfall.
Leverett, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented Leverett-area waterfall and gorge. Conflicting pins in source; access unverified.
Granville, Massachusetts
Long cascade corridor in DCR's Granville State Forest. Hemlock-gorge trail along the Hubbard River; no cliff jumping.
North Adams, Massachusetts
White-marble chasm carved by Hudson Brook at DCR's Natural Bridge State Park, North Adams. Boardwalk viewing only.
Princeton, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented Keyes Brook waterfall in the Princeton / Leominster State Forest area. Routing unreliable.
Huntington, Massachusetts
US Army Corps flood-control dam on the East Branch Westfield in Huntington. Trail and viewing access; swimming is not sanctioned.
Monterey, Massachusetts
Short roadside cascade on the Konkapot River in Monterey. About 100 feet from River Road to the pool and ledges.
Huntington, Massachusetts
Small roadside cascades on the Little River in Huntington, visible from Route 112. A short viewing stop from the shoulder.
Westhampton, Massachusetts
A small, lightly-documented roadside cascade near Loudville Road in Westhampton. Short scenic stop, best after rain.
Holden, Massachusetts
A small, lightly-documented waterfall in Holden. Reference listing; confirm posting on site.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Short cascade on Lulu Brook in Pittsfield State Forest, from the Cascade Street day-use area.
Colrain, Massachusetts
A small, lightly-documented Colrain waterfall. Reference listing; access and ownership not well published.
Sutton, Massachusetts
A stone mill dam on the Mumford River in Sutton's Manchaug village. Short riverside walk, viewing only.
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Tall seasonal cascade on Mt. Greylock.
Sandisfield, Massachusetts
Tall roadside cascade on Route 8 in Sandisfield, just north of the CT line. Viewing from the shoulder.
Hubbardston, Massachusetts
A small, lightly-documented Hubbardston waterfall. Reference listing; verify access on site.
Lawrence, Massachusetts
The Great Stone Dam drop on the Merrimack in Lawrence — historic Bodwell's / Merrimac Falls. Viewing only.
Lenox, Massachusetts
Roadside cascade on Mill Brook on New Lenox Road in Lenox. Short drive-by stop, best after rain.
Charlemont, Massachusetts
A small, lightly-documented Charlemont waterfall. Reference listing; verify access on site.
Northfield, Massachusetts
A small, lightly-documented Northfield waterfall. Reference listing; verify access on site.
Northampton, Massachusetts
Mill River dam drop near Smith College in Northampton. Viewing from the greenway only — fast water and slick rock below the dam.
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Historical Merrimack River rapids in Haverhill — a named navigation obstacle, not a true waterfall. No developed access.
Leverett, Massachusetts
Roughly 50-ft cascade on a small brook in North Leverett. No official trail or signage — off-trail reference only.
North Adams, Massachusetts
80-ft cascade on Mount Greylock's back side. Shortest approach 1 mi from Notch Road; gated late fall to mid-spring.
Dover, Massachusetts
Mill-dam waterfall on Noanet Brook in Noanet Woodlands (Trustees), Dover. Caryl Loop access; viewing only, no swimming.
Chester, Massachusetts
Observation Hill is a ridge vista in Chester-Blandford State Forest, not a documented waterfall. Sanderson Brook Falls is the nearby real falls.
Washington, Massachusetts
Small cascade on October Mountain Brook in October Mountain State Forest. Roadside pull-off, short scramble, no swim.
Northfield, Massachusetts
Small roadside cascade in Northfield off Old Wendell Road. Dirt shoulder, short scramble, seasonal flow.
Otis, Massachusetts
Small roadside cascade in Otis, South Berkshires. Quick pull-off viewing stop, not a swim.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Small Parker Brook cascades inside Pittsfield State Forest near the campground. Side-stop, not a destination.
Northfield, Massachusetts
Tiered cascade on Pauchaug Brook in Northfield near the Pauchaug Brook WMA. Unsigned pull-off, short scramble.
Lowell, Massachusetts
Pawtucket Dam on the Merrimack in Lowell. Historic mill-era cascade; viewing only, no swim, dam hazard.
Paxton, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented Paxton cascade. Roadside viewing; see also Moore State Park in town for a better-marked option.
Adams, Massachusetts
Tall hidden Peck's Brook waterfall on the east slope of Greylock above Adams. Steep rooty trail from West Mountain Road.
Adams, Massachusetts
Greylock Glen approach (Gould Road) to the same Peck's Falls on Mt Greylock. Longer hike, unmarked junctions.
Cheshire, Massachusetts
Small Kitchen Brook cascade in Cheshire on the lower Greylock flank. Unmarked pull-off, short scramble.
Cheshire, Massachusetts
Small Cheshire cascade on Kitchen Brook, paired with Pettibone Falls. Unmarked pull-off, seasonal flow.
Amesbury, Massachusetts
Stepped mill-dam drops on the Powwow River through downtown Amesbury's historic millyard. Urban viewing stop, not a swim.
Conway, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented Conway waterfall, likely on or near private land. Adjacent Franklin Land Trust access at Reeds Bridge Road is not the falls.
Lenox, Massachusetts
Tiered cascade on Roaring Brook inside October Mountain State Forest, off New Lenox Road in Lenox. Quiet, low-traffic stop.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
~18-ft punchbowl drop in Mount Toby State Forest, Sunderland. From the Cranberry Pond trailhead at 1 Reservation Rd, ~1.1 mi on Tower Rd plus a steep spur.
Montague, Massachusetts
Natural stone ledge on the Connecticut River between Turners Falls Dam and the power canal. Historic Indigenous fishing site; dangerous currents.
Royalston, Massachusetts
Plunge pool at the base of the 45-ft Royalston Falls gorge on Falls Brook. Steep, slippery descent from the Tully Trail; viewing only.
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
A cascade on Sages Ravine Brook along the Appalachian Trail on the MA/CT line. Multi-mile walk-in; viewing stop, not a casual swim.
Leverett, Massachusetts
Roadside dam drop on the Sawmill River in Leverett Center, below the stone-arch bridge on Montague Road. Quick viewing stop, not a swim.
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Off-trail gorge inside Mount Washington State Forest on Schermerhorn Brook. Route-finding required; not a casual family walk.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented Fitchburg-area waterfall on Scott Brook. Confirm access and landownership on arrival.
Hancock, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented Hancock, MA waterfall near the Hancock Shaker Village area. Confirm legal access on arrival.
Shelburne, Massachusetts
Village-and-dam scene on the Deerfield River in Shelburne/Buckland. Salmon Falls, the Glacial Potholes, Bridge of Flowers; viewing stop, not a swim.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
Small Mount Toby-area cascade on Slatestone Brook in Sunderland. Short walk from Reservation Road pull-offs; rain-sensitive flow.
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Short ridge-spur overlook of the Holyoke Dam on the Connecticut River, off the Holyoke Range / NET corridor. View-only.
Sunderland, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented Mount Toby-area cascade in Sunderland. Confirm legal access before leaving any road.
Shelburne, Massachusetts
Lower tier of a Sluice Brook cascade in rural Shelburne. Private-posted land; viewing only, not a swim.
Shelburne, Massachusetts
Upper tier of a Sluice Brook cascade in rural Shelburne. Private-posted land; viewing only, not a swim.
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Historic Connecticut River rapids at the Holyoke Dam, between South Hadley and Holyoke. Viewing only from the fishway and bridge.
Royalston, Massachusetts
Long stepped cascade on Falls Brook in Royalston. Short steep path from Falls Road; tolerated private access.
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Small cascades through Haywardville mill ruins in Virginia Wood, inside the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Colrain, Massachusetts
Lightly-documented small cascade on Stafford Brook in rural Colrain. No formal trailhead; viewing only.
Richmond, Massachusetts
BNRC preserve in Richmond. 1.5-mile trail to a fenced overlook above a Lenox Mountain Brook cascade.
Sutton, Massachusetts
Small Mumford River dam-cascade inside the private Sutton Falls Camping Area. Guest-only; not a public swim.
Melrose, Massachusetts
Small, lightly-documented urban-edge cascade in Melrose. Access details thin; respect posted signage.
North Adams, Massachusetts
~30-foot drop on Notch Brook in a hemlock ravine. Short rocky walk from Marion Avenue in North Adams.
Worcester, Massachusetts
Small Tatnuck Brook drops at the Cascading Waters preserve in Worcester. GWLT-managed, off Olean Street, viewing only.
Ashby, Massachusetts
Small rocky cascade on Trapfall Brook, off Route 119 in Willard Brook State Forest. Short walk from the DCR lot.
Montague, Massachusetts
Connecticut River dam at Turners Falls village in Montague, usually dewatered by the canal. Viewing only.
Florida, Massachusetts
Lower falls of Twin Cascade near the Hoosac Tunnel east portal in Florida, MA. Standard approach crosses an active CSX mainline — not a sanctioned visit.
Florida, Massachusetts
Tall twin-stream cascade above the Deerfield River near the Hoosac Tunnel in Florida, MA. The traditional approach crosses an active rail line.
Montague, Massachusetts
Upper Falls entry near Mt. Toby / Lake Pleasant on the Montague side.
Worthington, Massachusetts
Small tiered cascade on Vinica Brook in Worthington, MA. — confirm posting on site.
Ludlow, Massachusetts
Historic Chicopee River falls name in Ludlow, altered by the Red Bridge Dam. Limited public access — reference entry, not a swim spot.
Washington, Massachusetts
Obscure cascade in Washington, MA, near October Mountain State Forest. confirm posting on site.
