Money Brook Falls

Money Brook Falls is a waterfall in the Hopper valley on the north side of Mount Greylock. The quickest way to it is 0.8 miles each way from the Money Brook Falls parking lot on Notch Road, by a cut-off trail and the Money Brook Trail. It's short but DCR rates it strenuous. The lot is on the seasonal auto road, so it's reachable May 16 through October 30, 2026.

Greylock has other falls worth the walk too: March Cataract and Deer Hill falls on the west side, and Peck's Falls at Greylock Glen. All of them are below.

The Short Way: From Notch Road

Park at the Money Brook Falls lot on Notch Road. Take the cut-off trail to the Money Brook Trail and follow it to the falls: 0.8 miles one way, about 1.6 miles round trip. Short as it is, DCR rates it strenuous, so take your time.

The Old Summit Road Trail leaves the same lot and climbs 0.8 miles to the Appalachian Trail between Mount Williams and Mount Fitch, if you want to add a ridge walk.

The Long Way: From Hopper Road

From the Haley Farm trailhead at 1136 Hopper Road in Williamstown, the Money Brook Trail climbs the Hopper valley past the falls to the Appalachian Trail, 3.5 miles, strenuous. This trailhead is open year-round. DCR's Greylock in the Round hike starts this way, describing a climb up the Hopper valley past Money Brook Falls and across the ridge to the summit.

DCR's Views and Falls hike also starts here. It follows an 1830s carriage road and, in DCR's words, passes old-growth trees and cascade waterfalls on the way up to the campground.

March Cataract Falls

March Cataract Falls is on the west side of the mountain, reached by the March Cataract Trail from Sperry Road. DCR lists it as 1.9 miles to the falls and back, moderate. Campers at Sperry Road Campground are close to the trailhead.

Deer Hill Falls

From Sperry Road, DCR's Views and Falls hike offers a 2.2-mile loop via the Campground Trail and Deer Hill Trail, with a steep descent into what DCR calls the "Heart of Greylock" and Deer Hill falls. The Deer Hill Trail is rated strenuous. Deer Hill is also one of the reservation's five lean-to shelters.

Peck's Falls at Greylock Glen

On the Adams side, Greylock Glen's trail list includes Peck's Falls, a short, steep 0.07-mile path down to the falls on Peck's Brook, and the Ribbon Falls Trail, a steep climb along the brook past waterfalls.

Safety Near the Falls

• Rocks near water are slick. Wear boots with grip; DCR recommends sturdy waterproof boots for Greylock's wet trails.
• Stay on the trail. DCR asks visitors to stay on designated trails.
• Treat stream water before you drink it.
• Keep dogs on a leash of 10 feet or less.

Good For / Maybe Skip If

• Good for: a short outing from a summit drive, summer shade, and hikers who want water and woods instead of views.
• Maybe skip if: knees or small kids don't like steep descents. The Notch Road route is short but strenuous. Try the mostly flat Glen Meadow Loop at Greylock Glen or the easy walk to Stony Ledge.

Distances are from DCR's trail mileage sheet and Suggested Day Hikes; see our trail map page. The DCR park page posts closures.