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Chapel Brook Reservation

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Ashfield, MA
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A 173-acre Trustees of Reservations property on Williamsburg Road, known for a three-tiered waterfall with swimmable pools below Pony Mountain, and a granite summit ledge popular with rock climbers and hikers alike.

What to expect

Trails
Multiple named routes: an easy one-third-mile walk from the lot down to the Chapel Falls cascades and pools; a strenuous Summit Trail to the 1,420-foot Pony…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times
Hours
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Swim
Allowed warmer months; no lifeguard, swim at own risk in the natural pools below Chapel Falls
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations Website

What's here

On site

Info kiosk
Downloadable trail map available.

Common questions

How long is the walk to the falls?
About one-third of a mile from the Williamsburg Road parking area, on easy terrain.
Is rock climbing allowed?
Yes, on the granite face near the Pony Mountain summit, at the climber's own risk.
Is there an entry fee at Chapel Brook Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Chapel Brook Reservation?
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times
What rules should I know at Chapel Brook Reservation?
The riverbank is described as an extremely fragile ecosystem; visitors are asked to stay on marked trails. Rock climbing on the Pony Mountain granite face is permitted at the climber's own risk. Mountain biking not allowed. Portrait/commercial photography requires a Contributing Level Trustees…

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