Sanderson Brook Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 60 ft high | Massachusetts
2 mi round trip
Sanderson Brook Falls Hike at a Glance
The Sanderson Brook Falls hike via the Sanderson Brook Road is 2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 570 ft |
| Trail | Sanderson Brook Road |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2 mi distance for this hike is verified (mass.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Sanderson Brook Falls
Sanderson Brook Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, about 60 feet high, on land managed by Chester-Blandford State Forest (Massachusetts DCR). Its height is from mass.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Sanderson Brook Road: 2 miles round trip, from Sanderson Brook Falls parking lot, US Route 20, Chester. Distance from mass.gov.
Before You Go
- Parking fees may apply. (mass.gov)
- Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 10 feet. (mass.gov)
- Swimming is not allowed at Sanderson Brook Falls. (mass.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Chester-Blandford State Forest (Massachusetts DCR) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Sanderson Brook Falls?
The Sanderson Brook Road to Sanderson Brook Falls is 2 miles round trip.
Where does the Sanderson Brook Falls hike start?
It starts from Sanderson Brook Falls parking lot, US Route 20, Chester.
How tall is Sanderson Brook Falls?
Sanderson Brook Falls is about 60 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Sanderson Brook Falls?
Parking fees may apply.
Are dogs allowed on the Sanderson Brook Falls trail?
Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 10 feet.
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 Sanderson Brook Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- mass.gov
- Distance
- mass.gov
- Falls height
- mass.gov
- Falls location
- waterfallrecord.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Sanderson Brook Falls.