Monroe / Dunbar Brook Part III

Going back once more to my trip to Monroe State Forest on October 10th, 2017, I left out the end of my trip.  After leaving the forest and my 12.7-mile run, I drove back along River Road to the Eastern Portal of the Hoosac Tunnel, in Florida, Massachusetts.

There exist some wonderful information about the tunnel, available here: Hoosac Tunnel.

Behind the Tunnel, roughly 1/2-mile west, is the convergence of Cascade Brook and it's tributary.  Each forms an impressive waterfall, Cascade Brook (on the right when facing) at 40', and the Tributary (on the left) at 80'.  You'll see the falls along Cascade Brook first, and you have to climb up onto the shelf to see the Tributary Falls, as it is somewhat hidden during the approach.

The trail in is very scenic, with a few spots where the drop off is severe.  Along the 1/2-mile hike in, there are a few smaller 10' or so falls to enjoy.  For a 1-mile total hike, the pay-off of the twin falls really delivers.  My goal will be to visit this spot next spring, when the water is really rushing down the mountain.

Eastern Portal of the Hoosac Tunnel

One of the smaller falls on the hike

Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls

Tributary Falls

Tributary Falls

 Cascade Falls

Original Opening for the Eastern Portal

Original Opening for the Eastern Portal