With many amazing hiking trails in Massachusetts to choose from, the Race Brook Falls Trail is one hike you won’t want to miss. You might be thinking "Waterfalls near me? In Massachusetts?" but you'd be surprised. This trail doesn't just have one, either! Climbing high through a series of stunning waterfalls, this beautiful trail takes you through some of the prettiest forests in our great state. Bring the whole family to enjoy this picturesque trail!

If you’re looking for a fun hike that brings you to five different waterfalls, the Race Brooks Falls Trail is a great spot to head to this summer.

All five waterfalls are stunning in their own right, but the upper falls have a special beauty. You’ll want to share this hike with the whole family! This can be a challenging hike - but it's worth the trek.

The trail is moderately rated, and fun to climb. It's an ideal hike for those with some experience with unpaved trails.

You’ll find stairs built into the sides of rocks, a packed path through the forest, and even some lower waterfalls to ford. You’ll want to bring good, durable hiking shoes to make it through this trail!

There’s also enchanting details like rustic log bridges that cross rushing streams.

This trail isn’t technically difficult, but can be slippery or muddy at times. The entire hike is 3.4 miles out and back from the waterfalls, and is a popular site for birding and sightseeing. Bring a camera!

The lower waterfalls are the easiest to get to.

The upper falls are harder to reach, but well worth the push. The entire elevation gain of the hike is 1,174 feet if you go all the way to the end. It might be a little steep, but the views of the upper falls make every moment worth it! It's one of the best hiking trails with waterfalls in Massachusetts.

If you want to challenge yourself further, keep climbing all the way to the summit of Mt. Everest.

The trail links up to the Appalachian Trail and offers a hike up to Mt. Everest. The views are lovely, but this portion of the trail is difficult, so hikers should be prepared.

Between the waterfalls and the unique topography of the trail, you’ll love challenging yourself on this rewarding hike.

This trail is located inside of Mount Everest State Reservation. There’s good parking at the trailhead, and parking is free. You can keep apprised of trail and park conditions on Massachusetts’ government website.

Check out this awesome 4k drone footage of Race Brook Falls:

Have you ever hiked Race Brook Falls Trail? What did you think? Did you make it all the way up to the upper falls? Let us know in the comments below if it lived up to the hype as one of the best waterfall hikes in Massachusetts!

If you’re looking for more trails where the ending is spectacular, check out 14 Trails In Massachusetts With An Undeniably Amazing Final Destination.