Hemlock Gorge Reservation
Hemlock Gorge Reservation, Nature reserve on Charles River in Newton, US
The Hemlock Gorge Reservation spans 23 acres of protected land featuring woodland trails, steep gorges, and the flowing Charles River in Massachusetts.
Established in 1895 as part of the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston, the reservation was designed by landscape architect Charles Eliot.
Echo Bridge, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1982, represents the engineering accomplishments of the 19th-century water management systems.
Visitors can access the reservation through parking lots at Hamilton Place in Needham or Ellis Street in Newton from sunrise to sunset.
The central arch of Echo Bridge produces distinct sound reflections that travel across the water surface of Charles River.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1895
Operator: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website: https://mass.gov/locations/hemlock-gorge-reservation
GPS coordinates: 42.31490,-71.22690
Latest update: April 3, 2025 11:23
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