Chapel Brook Falls, Cascading waterfall in Ashfield, Massachusetts.
Chapel Brook Falls consists of three connected drops totaling 45 feet, featuring a combination of cascades, slides, and block formations along the stream.
The Chapel Brook Reservation came into public ownership through Mrs. Henry T. Curtis, who donated the land in memory of her husband in 1964.
The reservation combines natural water features with outdoor recreation opportunities, including swimming areas and designated climbing zones at Pony Mountain.
Visitors can access the falls through a marked trail system, with optimal visiting conditions occurring between April and November when water levels remain moderate.
The natural formation creates three distinct drops measuring 10, 15, and 20 feet, forming pools suitable for swimming during summer months.
Location: Ashfield
GPS coordinates: 42.48251,-72.75984
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:46
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