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Updated July 2026

Doane's Falls

Worcester County, Massachusetts — about 175 ft, taller than most.

A series of five waterfalls dropping a cumulative ~175 feet along a 0.2-mile stretch of Lawrence Brook in Royalston; a half-mile trail follows the gorge through this Trustees of Reservations property.

Height
175 ft
Type
Tiered
Access
Short Hike
Trail
0.5 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
175 ft
Best season
Spring snowmelt (Apr-Jun)
Land manager
The Trustees of Reservations
Watercourse
Lawrence Brook

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check The Trustees of Reservations for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Doane's Falls drops about 175 feet. That makes it the 102nd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 85% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Doane's Falls Trail reaches it about 0.5 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 175 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Royalston. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with The Trustees of Reservations for closures and current conditions.

Spring snowmelt (Apr-Jun). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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