Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Waterfalls Near Sheffield, MA
There are 13 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Sheffield, 5 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Race Brook Falls, 3.7 miles southwest of town. Wahconah Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Connecticut and New York.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Sheffield at a Glance
13 Waterfalls Near Sheffield, Ranked by Distance
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Race Brook Falls
Race Brook Falls is the closest named waterfall to Sheffield, 3.7 miles to the southwest in Berkshire County. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. USGS notes: In course of Race Brook, 3.7 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Sheffield.
- Rating
- 4.6 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sheffield, MA 01257
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Umpachene Falls
Umpachene Falls lies 4.6 miles east of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 2 of 13 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. Its own nearest town is New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.6 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Bear Rock Falls
Bear Rock Falls lies 5.3 miles southwest of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 3 of 13 by distance. USGS notes: In course of Bear Rock Stream, 5.2 mi SW of Sheffield; Town of Mount Washington.
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls lies 7.1 miles west of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 4 of 13 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Sheffield. Accessed by hiking trails, these celebrated mountainside waterfalls are almost 200 ft. in height.
- Rating
- 4.6 (551 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mt Washington, MA 01258
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Campbell Falls
Campbell Falls lies 7.7 miles southeast of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 5 of 13 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. USGS notes: Near the MA-CT boundary on the Whiting River, 3.5 mi S of Southfield; Town of New Marlborough.
- Rating
- 4.8 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Marlborough, MA 01259
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Great Falls
Great Falls lies 10 miles south of Sheffield in Northwest Hills County, number 6 of 13 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. Picturesque waterfalls & a swimming hole surrounded by a variety of hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.5 (100 Google reviews)
- Address
- Canaan, CT 06031
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Otis Falls
Otis Falls lies 16 miles east of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 7 of 13 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. USGS notes: On Fall River at its head in Southwest Bay of Otis Reservoir; Town of Otis.
- Rating
- 4.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Otis, MA 01029
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High Falls
High Falls lies 18 miles northwest of Sheffield in Columbia County, number 8 of 13 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Philmont, NY 12534
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Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls lies 19 miles northwest of Sheffield in Columbia County, number 9 of 13 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. Its own nearest town is Philmont.
- Rating
- 2.7 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Claverack, NY 12513
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Rossman Falls
Rossman Falls lies 25 miles northwest of Sheffield in Columbia County, number 10 of 13 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. Its own nearest town is Stottville.
- Rating
- 2.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stockport, NY 12173
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Glendale Falls
Glendale Falls lies 26 miles northeast of Sheffield in Hampshire County, number 11 of 13 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. USGS notes: On Glendale Brook 2.7 mi NW of North Chester; Town of Middlefield.
- Rating
- 4.8 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- Middlefield, MA 01011
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Lulu Cascade
Lulu Cascade lies 27 miles north of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 12 of 13 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. Reached by a short, easy trail, this waterfall sits in a natural ravine surrounded by trees.
- Rating
- 4.6 (13 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Wahconah Falls
Wahconah Falls lies 29 miles northeast of Sheffield in Berkshire County, number 13 of 13 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Sheffield. USGS notes: On Wahconah Falls Brook, 3.5 mi NNE of Hinsdale; Town of Windsor.
- Rating
- 5.0 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Windsor, MA 01270
Where the Waterfalls Are
Sheffield sits in or near the Berkshire Hills and Taconic Range area of Massachusetts. The Berkshires hold the state's most dramatic falls. Bash Bish Falls, in the southwest corner near the New York line, drops through a rugged gorge in two streams around a central boulder and is often described as the most impressive waterfall in Massachusetts. Nearby on the slopes of the Taconics, Race Brook Falls tumbles in several tiers, and Campbell Falls and Umpachene Falls lie in the quiet hills of New Marlborough. To the north, Money Brook Falls drops in a deep ravine on Mount Greylock, the state's highest peak. Tannery Falls and Wahconah Falls add forested cascades in state forest and park land. Read the Massachusetts waterfall guide.
By direction from Sheffield: 3 to the northwest, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the east, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the southeast, 1 to the south, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Berkshire County (8), Columbia County (3), Northwest Hills County (1), and Hampshire County (1). The average distance is 15.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Sheffield
Race Brook Falls (3.7 mi), Umpachene Falls (4.6 mi), Bear Rock Falls (5.3 mi), Bash Bish Falls (7.1 mi), Campbell Falls (7.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Sheffield
Great Falls (10 mi), Otis Falls (16 mi), High Falls (18 mi), Buttermilk Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Sheffield
Rossman Falls (25 mi), Glendale Falls (26 mi), Lulu Cascade (27 mi), Wahconah Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Sheffield: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Sheffield, MA?
13 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Sheffield: 5 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Sheffield?
Race Brook Falls in Berkshire County is the closest, about 3.7 miles southwest of Sheffield.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Sheffield?
Wahconah Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 19 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Bash Bish Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Sheffield in?
Berkshire County (8), Columbia County (3), Northwest Hills County (1), and Hampshire County (1).
How does Sheffield compare with other Massachusetts towns?
Sheffield ranks 5th of the 20 Massachusetts towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.