About this spot
The former Chester-Hudson granite quarry in Becket, Massachusetts (not Chester, as some listings mislabel it), now the Becket Land Trust's Historic Quarry & Forest, open dawn to dusk off Quarry Road. Park at the marked oval turnaround by the trust's sign; a well-marked trail climbs about 5-10 minutes to 75-foot granite walls surrounding a still, spring-fed pit reported over 100 feet deep with zero visibility and old submerged equipment. The Land Trust explicitly prohibits swimming and cliff diving in the quarry pit, citing cold water, unstable edges, and no rescue access. Treat this as a striking scenic overlook and hiking destination, not a swimming hole, despite its local jumping reputation.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.