Doanes Falls Trail
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Massachusetts · franklin County

Doanes Falls Trail

Short preserve trail to a dramatic series of river cascades.

Rating
Length
1.8 mi
Difficulty
2
County
franklin

About This Trail

A half-mile trail along Lawrence Brook in Royalston leads past a series of five waterfalls with a total drop of 200 feet over granite ledges and mid-stream boulders. Managed by The Trustees of Reservations, this 46-acre preserve offers dramatic cascading views in a compact, accessible setting.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.6486972, -72.2017494

Getting There

From Athol, take Route 2A east to Royalston. Turn north on Route 68 and follow signs to Doane's Falls on Lawrence Brook. The trailhead parking is off Doane Hill Road near the Trustees of Reservations property.

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