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Chester-Blanford State Forest
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Chester-Blanford State Forest
P.O. Box 105
01011, Massachusetts Chester
Phone: 413-354-6347
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| Chester-Blandford State Forest offers a rustic park experience and spectacular Sanderson Brook Falls. Explore trails and places with names like Mica Mine Road and Gold Mine Brook that recall the days when the hills of Chester were pitted with small mines producing mica, emery and corundum. Camping (first-come, first served) is available on 12 wooded sites. Nearby, Boulder Park features an easy-graded Universal Access interpretive trail and pavilion amidst shady Eastern Hemlocks.
Hike up an easy grade for 1 mile to see the 60 foot cascade at Sanderson Brook Falls; or try the H. Newman Marsh Memorial Trail featuring a challenging, but rewarding, climb to the top of Observation Hill, with views spanning up and down the wild and scenic Westfield River valley. Take some time to explore along the historic Jacob's Ladder Scenic Byway (US Rte. 20) as it climbs up and over the Berkshire Hills. |
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a beautiful hike, nice view at the top
unbelievable waterfalls in Sanderson Brook, beautiful in the fall and summer
(name not given)
17-Oct-2009
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Brook Farm Inn - Located just down the hill and around the bend from Lenox center, Brook Farm welcomes you to the grace of its Victorian past and the comfort of the present. | | Garden Gables Inn - Garden Gables Inn is "a place unto itself", a charming country inn perfectly located in the center of historic Lenox village. Only a mile from the famous Tanglewood, tucked away on 5 breathtaking acres of secluded natural beauty. |
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| Chester-Blandford State Forest is located in the eastern Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.From East, North or South/MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 3 in Westfield. Bear right after tolls and follow Rtes. 10/202 south for 3 miles into downtown Westfield. Turn right and follow US Rte. 20 west; Boulder Parks is 14 miles, the park headquarters is 14.5 miles, campground is 15.1 miles and Sanderson Brook Falls 16 miles.From West/MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee and turn left onto US Rte. 20 east. Continue for 18.6 miles to Sanderson Brook Falls, 19.5 miles to campground, 20.1 miles to park headquarters and 20.6 miles to Boulder Park. |
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