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Bear's Den Falls
New Salem, Massachusetts
Trustees of Reservations gorge on the Middle Branch of the Swift River in New Salem. Short walk to an overlook; no swimming.
At a glance
Overview
Bear's Den is a small, deeply-cut gorge on the Middle Branch of the Swift River in New Salem, owned by The Trustees of Reservations. A short trail from Neilson Road drops to an overlook of the gorge and its small falls. The brook feeds the Quabbin Reservoir — swimming and wading are prohibited; this is a scenic stop only.
- Also known as
- Bear's Den, The Bear's Den, Bear's Den Reservation
- County
- Franklin
- Region
- Pioneer Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Private
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 202 in New Salem, follow Elm Street and Neilson Road to the signed Trustees pull-off for Bear's Den. A short woods path drops to the gorge overlook and brook.
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