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Bish Bash Falls State Park (MA#6)
Bish Bash Falls has been one of the most beautiful parks I've visited so far. Right next to the Massachusetts parking lot is an astonishing scenic overlook, just a slight hike away.
Bish Bash Falls has been one of the most beautiful parks I’ve visited so far. Right next to the Massachusetts parking lot is an astonishing scenic overlook, just a slight hike away. Accessing the actual falls is slightly more challenging as it requires a fairly strenuous hike from the Massachusetts parking lot. Note, the return is actually the more challenging part since the parking lot is at a higher elevation than the falls. If visiting during the rainy weather, take care as trails get somewhat slippery. You can get fairly close to the falls themselves, right down to the splash area. I will likely be visiting this park again. I’ve posted 35 photos and 5 videos available on Flickr.
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| Overview |
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| Bash Bish Falls is the highest waterfall in Massachusetts and a popular scenic destination. The dramatic final pitch of Bash Bish Brook drops about 80 feet into an emerald plunge pool. Enjoy a hike to experience the wonder and beauty of this deep, verdant gorge. Nearby, Taconic State Park in New York state offers more visitor amenities, picnicking, and camping. |
| From: mass.gov. |
| Hours |
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| Sunrise to sunset. |
| From: mass.gov. |
| Parking |
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| Parking is free at the parking lot on Falls Road in Mount Washington, MA, limited to 24 cars. Parking is also available at Taconic State Park, off NY Route 344 in Copake Falls, NY. On-road parking along Falls Road or Route 344 is not permitted at any time. |
| From: mass.gov. |
| Facilities |
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| Scenic viewing area. Portable toilets available May through mid-October. |
| From: mass.gov. |
| Activities |
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| HIKING Hiking is required to get to the falls. There are three options: (1) from Massachusetts parking lot, difficult ability, about 0.6 miles round-trip, shorter, more rugged, and strenuous; (2) from New York parking lot, moderate ability, about 1.5 miles round-trip, longer and gradual, but rocky and uneven; (3) South Taconic trail, a 12.4-mile hiking trail, moderate to difficult ability, access is from Taconic State Park in New York. |
| FISHING Massachusetts fishing permit required. |
| From: mass.gov. |
| Accessibility Notes |
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| Trails to the falls are not wheelchair accessible. Accessible portable toilets available at Massachusetts parking lot and at falls viewing deck. |
| From: mass.gov. |
