About Glendale Falls |
60 acres |
Visit wild and rocky Glendale Brook and follow one of the state's highest and longest waterfalls as it plunges dramatically to the Westfield River.
What makes Glendale Falls a special place?
Fed by more than five square miles of watershed, Glendale Falls is one of the longest and most powerful waterfall runs in Massachusetts. In spring, the waters of Glendale Brook roar over steep rock ledges to join the Middle Branch of the Westfield River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.
Forest Delight
The surrounding forest includes hemlock, birch, and beech with an understory of maple, hornbeam, witch hazel, shadbush, and mountain laurel. Across Clark Wright Road, a logging road tracks a natural wet meadow along Glendale Brook.
Trails
A quarter-mile trail leads to the bottom of the falls and a 0.3 mile woods road leads south to land owned by the Massachusetts Division of Fish & Wildlife. Moderate hiking, strenuous in places.
When to Visit
Open year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of half an hour.
Regulations & Advisories
- Seasonal hunting is allowed. A Trustees permit is required. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
- Mountain biking is not allowed.
- Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.
Directions
Clark Wright Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Telephone: 413.532.1631
Email: pvregion@ttor.org
Latitude: 42.349
Longitude: -72.969
Get directions on Google Maps.
From Pittsfield: Follow Rt. 8 South
approx. 5 mi. Turn left onto Rt. 143 East.
Follow for 8.1 mi. Turn right onto River Rd.
(becomes East River Rd.) and follow for
5.6 mi. Turn right onto Clark Wright Rd.
immediately after bridge and proceed 0.4
mi. to entrance and parking (7 cars) on right.
From Northampton: Follow Rt. 9 West
approx. 4.4 mi. Turn left onto Rt. 143 West.
Follow 12.1 mi. Turn right to stay on Rt.
143 West and follow for 4.2 mi. Turn left
onto River Rd. (becomes East River Rd.)
and follow for 5.6 mi. Follow directions
above to entrance and parking.
Admission
When to Visit
Open year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Allow a minimum of half an hour.
Admission
FREE to all
Property History
The reservation was once part of the historic 18th-century Glendale Farm, which operated a gristmill whose foundation can be explored in the woods just north of the falls.
Property Acquisition History
Purchased in 1964.
Volunteer Opportunities
| Position | Location |
|---|---|
| Invasive Plant Scout and Controller | |
| Property Steward |
Work Parties
| Date | Event | Town |
|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2010 | Wild and Scenic Saturdays: One Step at a Time Down Glendale Falls & East Branch Trail Days | Middlefield, MA |
| 08/07/2010 | Wild and Scenic Saturdays: One Step at a Time Down Glendale Falls & East Branch Trail Days | Middlefield, MA |
| 09/04/2010 | Wild and Scenic Saturdays: One Step at a Time Down Glendale Falls & East Branch Trail Days | Middlefield, MA |
| 10/02/2010 | Wild and Scenic Saturdays: One Step at a Time Down Glendale Falls & East Branch Trail Days | Middlefield, MA |
Maps and Resources
At present, a downloadable trail map is not available.
Planning Your Visit
Travel Links
Hidden Hills of Western MA
Hilltowns of Western MA
Before You Go
We encourage you to visit as many Trustees properties as you can.
Wherever your travels take you, please observe all posted regulations, follow special instructions from property staff, and keep in mind the Stewardship Code:
- Protect wildlife and plants.
- Guard against all risk of fire.
- Help keep air and water clean.
- Carry out what you carry in.
- Use marked footpaths and bridle paths.
- Leave livestock, crops, and machinery alone.
- Respect the privacy of neighboring land.
- Enjoy and share the landscape with others.
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Before Setting Out
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Announcements & Alerts
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