Glacial Potholes
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
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42°36'8.9"N 72°44'19.4"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 Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
- Head west toward Water St (62 ft)
- Turn left onto Water St (187 ft)
- Continue onto Deerfield Ave (417 ft)
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