Several waterfalls are found along the M&M trail (Metacomet-Monadnock trail) in central Massachusetts. Briggs Brook Falls is one example. This seasonal set of cascades is best suited as a trail rest-stop (as opposed to a separate diversion). The falls do offer some off-trail exploration opportunities. Since these falls are found only minutes from a state highway, and can be impressive in early spring, you may find a quick stop here worthwhile. However, this is one to skip after a long period of drought as the falls are almost certainly going to be dry.

Trail access to the falls has recently changed. From the parking area, you will now need to walk back down Briggs St for 100 feet and enter the woods on your left. Follow the white-blazed Metacomet-Monadnock Trail for 0.3 miles to the falls, which will be visible on your left when you reach a footbridge.

From Orange, take MA 2 west. Continue on MA 2 west for 4.1 miles beyond the “Erving Town Line” sign and take a right onto Holmes St. This turnoff is one of only a few right turns in the town. After about 100 feet on Holmes St, take another right onto Briggs St. The parking area is up ahead on the right, marked by two signs, one marking “Farley Ledge” and another noting that there is an “8 Car Limit”. To get to Orange, take MA 2 west from Leominster or MA 2 east from Greenfield.

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