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Chapel Falls Trail

The Chapel Falls Trail at Chapel Brook Reservation near Ashfield Massachusetts is an easy 0.8 mile out-and-back hike that leads from the road over to Chapel Falls.

Chapel Falls is a multi-level waterfall with a few swimming spots. You can slide down the falls into some of the pools below. Hiking trails both on the bottom and top of the falls. Very popular hiking spot near Ashfield MA, but is a really cool short hike.
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  • Easy 0.8-mile out-and-back trail in Ashfield, MA, suitable for a quick hike.
  • Features the multi-level Chapel Falls with swimming spots and opportunities for sliding down the falls.
  • Offers hiking trails at both the base and top of the falls, making it a popular destination.
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Distance
0.8 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
24 min
Elev. Gain
178'
Rating
0.0
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Added
July 13, 2017
Updated
May 30, 2019

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Total Change
153'
Ascent
178'
Descent
178'

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  1. Parking

    42.481988, -72.760377
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.481958, -72.760455
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Hazards

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Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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0.8 miles / 1.3 km
May 28, 2019
Nice day, not too buggy. Like how trail is roped off.
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