Umpachene Falls Park — Attraction in New Marlborough

The park spans just five acres, abutting two private parcels on two sides. The waterfalls are beautiful! There are two ruins of structures' foundations, mossed over. Steep embankments on both sides of the flowing water, covered in evergreens. However, this place gets only TWO stars because there is NO parking when the park closes unannounced, which means that if you arrive to find TWO other cars parked, you'd have to drive in reverse up a winding single-lane road with no shoulder for any oncoming cars to get...

The dirt road into the park requires an SUV or a car with some clearance. Once in the park, there is a nicely maintained field, a swingset, and an area to grill. If you choose to venture to the waterfalls, its only like a 100 feet walk. There are multiple levels to bask or enjoy a rapid of cold water rushing around you. The rocks can be slippery. I drove over an hour to get here. I was not disappointed at all. Spent half a day playing in the water and relaxing in the beautiful...

It's a small place near the New York and Connecticut border. But it's a perfect place for a family picnic. You can dip in the cool water during the hot summer days. It's a two and half hours drive from Boston. But I would say worth it. The road that leads to is a gravel road but you can drive safely. We visited during the 4th of July weekend and it was bit crowded. But the park was spacious enough to keep the distance. I would recommend bringing your own food and...