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Doane's Falls

Worcester County, Massachusetts

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Access status
Official trail, parking and rules documented
The walk
Half-mile trail along the falls
Ground & access
Moderate walking, strenuous in places. Access to the water is prohibited; no swimming, diving or wading.
The Trustees: Doane's Falls

Doane's Falls on Lawrence Brook tumbles from under a stone bridge toward Tully Lake in a series of drops. The Trustees' half-mile trail descends the west side of the stream with views of the drops. An accessible 0.15-mile trail reaches the lower falls section from the lower lot on Doane Hill Road.

Plan your visit

Doane's Falls Reservation, Athol Road, Royalston: half-mile trail down the west side of Lawrence Brook

The Trustees describe a half-mile trail down the west side of the stream. A separate accessible trail of about 0.15 mile runs from the lower parking lot on Doane Hill Road to the lower falls section.

Moderate walking, strenuous in places. Access to the water is prohibited; no swimming, diving or wading.

Where to start

Entrance and parking for three cars on the left of Athol Road, about 4 miles north of the Rt. 32 intersection in Athol. Lower parking lot on Doane Hill Road for the accessible trail.

Timing & water

Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Hunting is permitted on the Coddings Meadow parcel except Sundays; wear bright colors in season.

Before you go

Free to all.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Worcester County, Massachusetts.

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