Includes upper Highland Lake, picnic area, camping area, swimming area, bath houses, boat ramp, fishing, hunting, nature study, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Chapel Brook Reservation , may be reached by going through D.A.R. State Forest to Ludwig Road. Stunning grayish-white cliffs can be seen from this route. This Trustees for Reservations property features cool, tranquil pools that fall in a series of steps called Chapel Falls, plus an 80-foot rock cliff called Chapel Ledges which is a favorite of rock climbers. Ravens nest near overhanging rock called the roof.
Hikers can reach the top of the ledges by using a foot trail.
The view from the top includes surrounding hills and the fire tower in the D.A.R. forest. Ashfield Lake , in the center of town, has been a popular place for swimming, boating, and fishing for more than 100 years. Ashfield Fall Festival , is held annually Columbus Day weekend in the center of town. It is a celebration of country life, offering art shows, a craft fair, demonstrations, food, games and entertainment. Ashfield Community Golf Club , on Norton Hill Road is a nine-hole course.