Places to Visit

1838 River Rd., Windsor, MA

Windsor Jambs Brook plunges through a 25-foot-wide gorge, with 80-foot-high granite walls rising on either side. Surrounded by a grove of eastern hemlock and red spruce, the shady, humid and cool microclimate supports a rich diversity of 64 lichen species.

Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA

A recreational haven in all seasons, this forested area offers several miles of multi-use trails and a canoe/kayak access, along with picnic and comfort facilities.

Route 112, Huntington, Worthington, Cummington

The East Branch of the Wild and Scenic Westfield River parallels Route 112 through much of its southern half in Hampshire County. The best and most challenging paddling happens in March and April during the annual Wildwater Races.

Chester / Middlefield Road & Herbert Cross Road, Chester and Middlefield, MA

The first keystone arch railroad bridges built in America sit along the West Branch. These wholly dry laid bridges range in height to 70 feet and made possible the longest and highest railroad in the world, the Western Railroad, in 1840. The largest roadless area in western Massachusetts is accessible via a 2.5 mile trail for hiking, hunting, mountain biking, fishing and kayaking.

Rte. 20, Chester

Sanderson Brook Falls drops more than two hundred feet to a deep pool – one of many coldwater tributaries flowing into the West Branch. The H. Newman Marsh Trail provides spectacular views across the river valley.