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• Picnic Area
• Fees
• No fee
• Land Owner
• The Trustees of Reservations
• Parking
• Yes
• Pets
• Pets OK
• Recreation Activities
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback-riding
• Hunting
• Mountain biking
• x-country Skiing
• Season
• All Seasons
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• Trails marked

Royalston Falls

Falls Road, Royalston, MA

Falls Brook carves natural sandstone bridges before plunging 45 feet into a granite basin.

Description:

A 19th-century geologist described Royalston Falls as "one of the finest indeed in the state." A gem of the Tully Trail (and of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail), it lies sheltered by a seemingly wild, forested area. In truth, this land in the past was cleared for farming and hosted town picnics and even a casino with a dance band. Falls Brooks creates the falls, carving natural sandstone bridges before plunging 45 feet into a pool framed by rocks, ferns, and cardinal flowers. The top of the falls can be accessed on both sides, but reaching the bottom requires off-trail hiking and wading.

Directions:

To east entrance: From Royalston center, take Rte. 68 north 1.4 mi. Bear right onto Falls Road and continue for 3.2 mi. Last 0.8 mi. requires 4-wheel drive/high clearance, or park and hike in.
To west entrance: Take Rte.68 north to Rte. 32 and continue north to entrance, on right.

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Contact:

The Trustees of Reservations
Central Regional Office
325 Lindell Ave.
Leominster, MA 01453

Fax: (978) 248-9455
Email: central@ttor.org
Web: www.thetrustees.org

 

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