Chesterfield Gorge Reservation in West Chesterfield

Awesome >6mi dirt road abutting a pristine river with unprecedented access for recreation. Quiet, no cell service, few to bother or be bothered by. What a Gem. Can’t wait to go back.

This is a great place to go snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The parking lot was spacious enough and there wasn't a ton of people when I went on my little excursion. The trail itself is simple enough to navigate and adequate for snowshoeing.

A beautiful hike along this gorge does the soul good.

Beautiful trail by the gorge. Easy to access with lots of free parking. Mostly shaded and nice and cool with few bugs. Easy access to the water as well. The reserve trails connect with Gilbert Bliss State Park and go on for miles. We did a shorter 6-7 mile loop that took about 3.5 hours.

Wonderful hike not too far from Keene and Brattleboro…we’ve been coming here since I was very small, the biggest changes are the fencing from when I was small- it is not what a lot of people would consider a “destination” so it has preserved much of it’s charm because it’s not overly populated and ruined by people or footpath traffic; use common sense, good footwear and bug spray nice little adventure beautiful formations you can make it as long or short a trip as you like depending on how many plants and critters you observe and take the time to enjoy

THIS IS A DESTINATION! NOT just a stop over or a break, altho it can easily be also. The Gorge itself is not long, bout 800 feet, but truly spectacular. YOU CAN, if you want climb down to the water to feel the spray and dip a hand or foot in .. ( done carefully and lots easier w hiking boots) and experience it up close (carefully). Its truly magnificent and inspiring. The BlackStone Gorge in BlackStone , MA and Woonsocket, RI is much longer and just as inspiring, however they are 2 diffrent and both amazing experiences. This is what Gorges shld be, high rock walls and cliffs with water rushing below. Very satisfying. Great place to enjoy a lunch or coffee. (carry out for garbage tho). NO bathrooms, no portajons, but plenty of places to run into the woods if you havfta. Immediately after the Gorge, you can walk downstream and in mid spring water is rushing and there are a couple rock beaches and a sand beach as well to wade into the water, altho its c-o-L-d. The river can be walked across with water shoes in summer when the water level is lower and not rushing along.

Very nice little hiking spot at the gorge with nice views of the rocks and water, and there are other trails you can take from there. A wide dirt road is a very popular place for a walk/to walk your dog.

Such a beautiful spot. 💚🌱 great for a long or short walk. Great fishing. Catch and release. Doggy is welcome on leash and pick up waste.