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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.
