Bellevue Falls
Adams, Massachusetts
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42°36'5.8"N 73°7'33.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Massachusetts |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Adams, Massachusetts
- Head west on Hoosac St toward Depot St (404 ft)
- Turn left onto Columbia St (387 ft)
- Continue onto Park St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto MA-8 S/Commercial St (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Leonard St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Bellevue Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn right (443 ft)
- Turn right (79 ft)
- Slight leftDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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