The waters of Sanderson Brook travel down a 60-foot face of rock wall, called Sanderson Brook Falls. Plunges adorn the top of the wall, followed by cascades of different structures. The force of the plunge smashes into a flat obstructing rock, causing the water to shoot upward before landing into the cascades below. At the base of the falls are pools, small cascades, and plenty of picnic-approved ledges. The shallow pools are child-safe. Although they may be slightly chilly, children will love splashing around in them on a hot day. There are also large boulders scattered everywhere to climb on, which also provide opportunities for exploration.

The trail to the falls follows a wide dirt road (Sanderson Brook Road), maintained by the Chester-Blandford State Forest. There is minimal elevation gain, and the road is well-marked with blue triangles. At mile 0.9, take a right off the road and follow the trail the rest of the way down to the brook, where the scale of the falls will surely surprise you.

Directions for this particular waterfall are not posted online. Please see directions in our published guidebook, New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades And Waterfalls, or you can email us and we will happily provide them to you.

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