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Race Brook Falls - Lower Falls

The Race Brook Falls - Lower Falls hike at Mount Everett State Reservation near Sheffield, Massachusetts is a moderate 1.3-mile out-and-back trek that leads to a ~80-foot tall waterfall, Lower Race Brook Falls.

Trails: This hike follows two named trails: Race Brook Falls Trail, Lower Falls Trails.

Hike Description: Hikers will begin following the Race Brook Falls Trail at the parking lot before taking a right-hand turn at the Lower Falls Trail around mile 0.25. From here, hikers will follow the Lower Falls Trail right to the base of the 80-foot tall Lower Race Brook Falls.

Parking: Hikers will find parking directly off Route 41 in a small pull-off at the coordinates provided.

Blaze Colors: This hike follows blue blazes.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Race Brook Falls - Lower Falls hike is a 1.3-mile moderate out-and-back trail in Sheffield, MA, leading to the 80-foot Lower Race Brook Falls.
  • The trail follows the Race Brook Falls Trail and Lower Falls Trail, marked with blue blazes, with a key turn around mile 0.25 onto the Lower Falls Trail.
  • Parking is available directly off Route 41 at a small pull-off near the trailhead.
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Distance
1.3 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
39 min
Elev. Gain
428'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 01, 2021
Updated
August 02, 2021

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Total Change
361'
Ascent
428'
Descent
417'
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.089446, -73.411209
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.089346, -73.411436

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Rockfalls, Ledges, or Scrambles

Markers

Blaze Color

Blue

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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