The Westfield River can be forded only during dry periods, and even then not without risk.

The East Branch of the Westfield River flows through Cummington.

Today, the gorge continues to be shaped by the East Branch of the Westfield River.

During the mid-20th Century, the Westfield River was so polluted that it would change color based on the nature of the contaminant.

The route veers west as it approaches the Westfield River and begins to follow along the path of the river.

Several crossing of the Westfield River were built in the 19th century, but most were destroyed by floods.

The southern bank of the meandering Westfield River creates the northern border of the park.

It is drained by the west branch of the Westfield River.

Mittineague is a neighborhood along the Westfield River in Southern West Springfield.

From here it continues south for about 5 miles to Huntington, Massachusetts where it becomes the main branch of the Westfield River.