Doane's Falls

Royalston, Massachusetts

A waterfall in Royalston, Massachusetts, managed by Doane's Falls, The Trustees. A half-mile trail down the west side of Lawrence Brook.

Short walkNo swimming

About Doane's Falls

Waterfall heightNot verified No source publishes a height.
Hike detailsA half-mile trail down the west side of Lawrence Brook; an accessible trail of about 0.15 mile starts at the lower lot on Doane Hill Road (The Trustees).
ParkingEntrance and parking (3 cars) on Athol Road, plus a lower lot on Doane Hill Road (The Trustees).
PetsDogs must be kept on a leash at all times (The Trustees).
SeasonDaily, sunrise to sunset (The Trustees).

Waterfall

No sourced parking or trailhead point, so none is shown.

Managed by: Doane's Falls, The Trustees

Route: A half-mile trail down the west side of Lawrence Brook; an accessible trail of about 0.15 mile starts at the lower lot on Doane Hill Road (The Trustees).
Difficulty: Moderate, strenuous in places (The Trustees).

Parking: Entrance and parking (3 cars) on Athol Road, plus a lower lot on Doane Hill Road (The Trustees).
Fees: Free to all (The Trustees).

Swimming: No. Swimming, diving and wading are banned; they have led to fatalities and serious injuries (The Trustees).
Pets: Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times (The Trustees).
Season: Daily, sunrise to sunset (The Trustees).

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.

No managing agency publishes: Height, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility. We leave these out instead of guessing.