Bear's Den Falls
New Salem, Massachusetts
A waterfall in New Salem, Massachusetts, managed by Bear's Den, The Trustees. A short quarter-mile trail.
Short walkNo licensed photo found yet.
About Bear's Den Falls
Overview
- Waterfall heightThe Middle Branch of the Swift River cascades roughly 12 feet into a pool in a gorge with 70-foot walls (The Trustees).
- Hike detailsA short quarter-mile trail (The Trustees).
- ParkingRoadside parking on Neilson Road (The Trustees).
- PetsDogs are welcome but should be leashed (The Trustees).
- SeasonNot verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.
No sourced map point for this falls yet.
Managed by: Bear's Den, The Trustees
The Hike
- Route
- A short quarter-mile trail (The Trustees).
- Difficulty
- Steep drops and rocky terrain; watch children closely (The Trustees).
Facilities
- Parking
- Roadside parking on Neilson Road (The Trustees).
- Fees
- Free to all (The Trustees).
Tips & Safety
- Swimming
- Not verified No managing-agency statement found, so we don't say swimming is allowed.
- Pets
- Dogs are welcome but should be leashed (The Trustees).
- Season
- Not verified. No rule found on the managing agency's page.
Safety
- Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
- High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
- Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
- Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.
Not verified
No managing agency publishes: Swimming, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility. We leave these out instead of guessing.