WATERFALLS OF THE BERKSHIRESThe waterfalls described below represent the best waterfalls in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts. All of these waterfalls are found west of Interstate 91. Many of these falls are found on or near the slopes of Mt. Greylock, the state's tallest mountain. Follow New England Waterfalls on Facebook!  BERKSHIRES WATERFALL MAP Here is a map that provides an overview of the best waterfalls in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts.  BASH BISH FALLS Rating:  Mount Washington, Massachusetts Bash Bish Brook 0.4 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) Deservedly called Massachusetts' most dramatic waterfall. Visit in spring when water levels are high.
CAMPBELL FALLS Rating: New Marlborough, Massachusetts Whitney River 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy) These 50-foot tall falls sit very close to the Connecticut & Massachusetts border.
RACE BROOK FALLS Rating:  Sheffield, Massachusetts Race Brook 1.1 mile hike one-way to see all five waterfalls (moderate/difficult) This series of five waterfalls on the slopes of Mt. Race should not be missed. Continue hiking up past the falls to connect with the Appalachian Trail.
FALLS ON THE OVERBROOK TRAIL Rating:  Lenox, Massachusetts Unknown water source 0.9 mile hike one-way to the upper falls (moderate) These falls lie within the Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of their premier properties in the state.
BELLEVUE FALLS Rating:  Adams, Massachusetts Dry Brook Less than 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy) Bellevue is one of Massachusetts' best swimming holes. You may find some leftover trash if you visit - be a champ and help pack it out.
GLENDALE FALLS Rating:  Middlefield, Massachusetts 0.2 mile hike one-way (moderate) Glendale Falls drops a total of 160-feet over a relatively short distance, and there are many different sections to explore.
DEER HILL FALLS Rating: Williamstown, Massachusetts Roaring Brook 1.1 mile hike one-way (moderate) Visit Deer Hill Falls within the Mt. Greylock State Reservation in spring during the annual snowmelt.
HALEY BROOK FALLS Rating: Williamstown, Massachusetts Haley Brook 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy) This interesting punchbowl offers lots of charm in the northwestern section of the state of Massachusetts.
KONKAPOT FALLS Rating: Monterey, Massachusetts Konkapot River Less than 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy) This near roadside-falls becomes a raging torent when the winter snows start melting.
LULU CASCADE Rating: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Lulu Brook 0.1 mile hike one-way (easy) This very small but very attractive falls is one of many highlights within the Pittsfield State Forest.
MARCH CATARACT FALLS Rating:  Williamstown, Massachusetts Hopper Brook 1.5 mile hike one-way (moderate) March Cataract Falls is perhaps the most stunning waterfall in the Mt. Greylock State Reservation.
MONEY BROOK FALLS Rating: North Adams, Massachusetts Money Brook 0.75 mile hike one-way (moderate) Mt. Greylock offers a half-dozen waterfalls, including this 70-foot tall falls.
PECKS FALLS Rating: Adams, Massachusetts Pecks Brook 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy) It's fun to splash in the shallow pool below these falls on the slopes of Mt. Greylock .
STEVENS GLEN Rating: Richmond, Massachusetts Lenox Mountain Brook 0.7 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) This thin horsetail is reached after a very pleasant hike through attractive woods.
TANNERY FALLS Rating: Savoy, Massachusetts Ross Brook 0.4 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) This is perhaps the hardest waterfall to access in Massachusetts.4WD is often required to reach the trailhead. Access roads are closed in winter and are known to wash out in major storms.
THE CASCADE-NORTH ADAMS Rating: North Adams, Massachusetts Notch Brook 0.6 mile hike one-way (easy/moderate) This beauty is only a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Route 2.
TWIN CASCADES Rating:  Florida, Massachusetts Cascade Brook 0.3 mile hike one-way (moderate/difficult) Two streams, each with their own towering waterfall, merge together and you can see both from one vantage point. I can't think of anywhere else in New England were two beautiful waterfalls connect like this.
WAHCONAH FALLS Rating: Dalton, Massachusetts Wahconah Falls Brook 0.2 mile hike one-way (easy) This huge and powerful fanning waterfall is only a short and easy walk from the parking area. Some smaller falls lie upstream.
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