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Distance:
1.3 Miles / 2.1 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
~39 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Town:
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Directions:
42.089446, -73.411209
Added:
August 01, 2021
Updated:
August 02, 2021
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361 '

Total Change
428 '

Ascent
417 '

Descent

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.

Explore 11 trails near Sheffield, MA
  1. Parking

    42.089446, -73.411209
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.089346, -73.411436
  3. 80-foot tall Race Brook Falls - Lower Falls

    42.089558, -73.421561
    80-foot tall Race Brook Falls - Lower Falls
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)
Rockfalls / Ledges / or Scrambles

Seasons

All

Blaze Color

Blue

Photo Albums

1 Trip Report

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Trail Guide By:
Mkorenew user profile picture
1.3 miles / 2.1 km
Trail added
August 01, 2021
Hiked on
August 01, 2021
Updated on
August 02, 2021

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