Granville Gorge — Attraction in Southwick

A nice nature spot that is overrun with broken pieces of glass and other trash. Always someone else there. Water is fairly shallow. The greenery is nice. Hike is treacherous. Not handicap accessible. Proximal to downtown Southwick. Small parking lot the has some broken glass, be mindful and be prepared to visit again another time if its too crowded and the lots full. Try ans bring a trash bag when you visit, to carry out your own waste (obviously) but also to carry out the ample trash already there. Graffiti on rocks, skillfull artists. Worth a visit, or a few, so long as you help preserve the integrity for future...

Back in the 60's and 70's this was one of the best kept secrets in the area. Skinny dipping was common and safe as was camping. It was mostly locals who frequented the area but over time the word got out and it has now been overrun by visitors from outside the area. What was once a pristine local hideout, is now overrun with people, litter and dog poop. There are other spots in W. Mass that still have retained their pristine beauty and privacy. I prefer to remember the gorge as it once was and not what...

I just went yesterday to this place for the first time this year 2020 and what I notice is a lot of people drinking alcohol being loud leaving trash everywhere sad but they need to have some authorities down there checking these people out... any other time I would have give this place a five-star it used to be a lovely peaceful place to enjoy with family...