Summer in Massachusetts means sunshine, hot days and the quest for the perfect place to cool off. However, the town of Ashfield is home to a secret swimming spot that combines the beauty of a waterfall with the epic fun of a natural waterslide.
The Chapel Brook Falls is a waterfall that cascades beautifully over a smooth rock bed on Pony Mountain in Ashfield. Read on to learn how you can experience this place for yourself.
Chapel Brook Falls is a gorgeous natural spot, but a visit here offers more than just beauty.
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This lovely waterfall features a natural waterslide into a crystal-clear pool.
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The waterfall is located right along a trail, so getting there doesn’t mean a long trek through the woods.
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The first waterfall is about 10 feet high, and it feeds the slide section below.
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The second waterfall cascades at a much gentler angle and fills a beautiful pool.
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No equipment is needed for this slide! Just push off from the top and enjoy.
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Once you try the slide, you can swim and splash in the pool below. It’s the perfect depth for cooling off and relaxing.
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The slide can be a bit of a bumpy ride depending on how much water is flowing, but even smaller kids can enjoy this spot.
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And of course, the scenery couldn’t be more breathtaking.
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Check out the video below to see how the natural waterslide works!
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To find the falls, head to Pony Mountain in Ashfield and get on Williamsburg Road. The waterfall is only a couple hundred yards from the street. There’s parking on the side of the lane and a trail that leads to the falls.
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