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Chesterfield Gorge
Chesterfield, Massachusetts
Narrow Westfield River gorge at a Trustees property in West Chesterfield. Rim overlooks only; no climbing into the gorge.
At a glance
Overview
Chesterfield Gorge is a narrow granite gorge cut by the East Branch of the Westfield River, on a Trustees of Reservations property in West Chesterfield. A short path from the gravel lot on River Road leads to overlooks along the rim. Pool and current are strong below, and climbing into the gorge is not allowed. Swimmers head upstream on the East Branch from the gate on River Road, where the fly-fishing-only corridor opens up.
- Also known as
- Chesterfield Gorge Reservation, East Branch Gorge
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- Pioneer Valley
- Water type
- Gorge
- Swim feature type
- Gorge pool
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 143 in West Chesterfield, turn onto River Road and follow it to the Trustees' Chesterfield Gorge parking area. The overlooks are within a few hundred feet of the lot.
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