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Royalston Falls Pool
Royalston, Massachusetts
Plunge pool at the base of the 45-ft Royalston Falls gorge on Falls Brook. Steep, slippery descent from the Tully Trail; viewing only.
At a glance
Overview
Royalston Falls Pool is the plunge pool at the base of the 45-foot Royalston Falls, deep in the narrow Falls Brook gorge on Trustees of Reservations land. Access is from the Royalston Falls trailhead off Route 32 via the Tully Trail / New England Trail; the descent to the base is steep, slippery, and not recommended for small children. Treat it as a viewing and photo stop — swimming is strongly discouraged because of the narrow gorge and debris.
- Also known as
- Royalston Falls Basin, Falls Brook Gorge Pool
- County
- Worcester
- Region
- Central Massachusetts
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Use the Trustees Royalston Falls lot off Route 32. Follow the Tully Trail blazes to the falls overlook, then scramble down the informal steep path to the base of the gorge. This final descent is not maintained.
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