Sawmill River Falls

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Sawmill River Falls

Leverett · West

Sawmill River Falls is a waterfall stop in Leverett with separate arrival and falls pins.

Key facts

Swimming

Waterfall first

Access

Likely private / unclear

Parking

Calm

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip if, before you go

Good fit

Short waterfall stops and photo walks
Scout-first outings with careful footing
Lower-flow visits when the brook feels readable

Skip

High water, slick rock, or unclear access
You want a beach-style swim stop
You need a fully signed, easy trailhead

Before you go

  • Start at the arrival pin and confirm signs on site.
  • Treat this as a waterfall visit first.
  • Check footing, current, and exits before approaching water.
  • Keep pull-offs, gates, and narrow roads clear.
  • If access feels off, make it a look-only stop.