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Shelburne Falls
Shelburne, Massachusetts
Village-and-dam scene on the Deerfield River in Shelburne/Buckland. Salmon Falls, the Glacial Potholes, Bridge of Flowers; viewing stop, not a swim.
At a glance
Overview
Shelburne Falls is the village-and-dam scene on the Deerfield River between Shelburne and Buckland — best known for Salmon Falls, the Glacial Potholes scoured into the bedrock below the dam, and the Bridge of Flowers. Parking is in the public lots off Bridge Street / State Street in the village. Swimming in the potholes has been restricted by signage at times; treat it as a viewing stop.
- Also known as
- Salmon Falls, Shelburne Falls Glacial Potholes
- County
- Franklin
- Region
- Pioneer Valley
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 2 (Mohawk Trail), drop into the village of Shelburne Falls via Bridge Street. Park in the public lots off Bridge Street or State Street. The Glacial Potholes and Salmon Falls overlooks are steps from the lots; the Bridge of Flowers is the pedestrian crossing over the Deerfield.
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