Race Brook Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 300 ft high | Massachusetts
2.2 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 2.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (newenglandwaterfalls.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, about 300 feet high, on land managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Mount Everett State Reservation). Its height is from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Race Brook Falls Trail: 2.2 miles round trip, from Race Brook trailhead, Route 41, Sheffield. Distance from newenglandwaterfalls.com.
Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (berkshiresoutside.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Mount Everett State Reservation) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
- https://berkshiresoutside.org/place/race-brook-trailhead-sheffield-ma
- https://www.mass.gov/doc/mt-everett-recommended-hikes/download
- https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/ma-racebrookfalls.html
- https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/waterfallsoftheberkshires.php
- https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/index.php/waterfall/Race-Brook-Falls-7405
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Race Brook Falls?
The Race Brook Falls Trail to Race Brook Falls is 2.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Race Brook Falls hike start?
It starts from Race Brook trailhead, Route 41, Sheffield.
How tall is Race Brook Falls?
Race Brook Falls is about 300 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Race Brook Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Race Brook Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Distance
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls height
- newenglandwaterfalls.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Race Brook Falls.