Summer in Massachusetts means sunshine, hot days and the quest for the perfect place to cool off. However, the town of Ashfield is home to a secret swimming spot that combines the beauty of a waterfall with the epic fun of a natural waterslide.

The Chapel Brook Falls is a waterfall that cascades beautifully over a smooth rock bed on Pony Mountain in Ashfield. Read on to learn how you can experience this place for yourself.

Chapel Brook Falls is a gorgeous natural spot, but a visit here offers more than just beauty.
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This lovely waterfall features a natural waterslide into a crystal-clear pool.
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The waterfall is located right along a trail, so getting there doesn’t mean a long trek through the woods.
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The first waterfall is about 10 feet high, and it feeds the slide section below.
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The second waterfall cascades at a much gentler angle and fills a beautiful pool.
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No equipment is needed for this slide! Just push off from the top and enjoy.
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Once you try the slide, you can swim and splash in the pool below. It’s the perfect depth for cooling off and relaxing.
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The slide can be a bit of a bumpy ride depending on how much water is flowing, but even smaller kids can enjoy this spot.
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And of course, the scenery couldn’t be more breathtaking.
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Check out the video below to see how the natural waterslide works!

To find the falls, head to Pony Mountain in Ashfield and get on Williamsburg Road. The waterfall is only a couple hundred yards from the street. There’s parking on the side of the lane and a trail that leads to the falls.

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