Mount Darby
Mount Washington, MA
Snowshoeing | Hunting | Hiking
Bash Bish Falls Falls Road, Mount Washington, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
Staircase leading up to the Bash Bish Falls parking area from the trail.
A wooden plank bridge crosses a rockslide area on the way down to the falls.
Close up of the falls.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Bash Bish Falls
This trailhead is the start of a steep hiking trail to Bash Bish Falls, perfect for a short hike in the Berkshires. Visitors will begin by walking away from the parking lot and into a quiet hemlock forest. Then, the path will quickly descend over wooden steps and rocky terrain. Before the sound of the falls begins to overwhelm the forest, visitors will likely hear plenty of local Western Massachusetts wildlife. In the spring and summer, the sound of birds often echoes down through the forest canopy.
Eventually, after passing over small creeks and waterfalls, visitors will climb down rocky steps and arrive at scenic views of Bash Bish Falls. The falls are both tall and wide. They start as one cascade before splitting into two streams and falling into the pool below. Visitors can relax, watch the mesmerizing water, and then hike the strenuous trail back to the parking lot.
The waterfall viewing area is flat and wide, and there are portable toilets near the end of the trail. Visitors will see a large parking lot off Falls Road, just past the New York-Massachusetts border. There is another parking lot in New York where hikers will find the start of an easy, family-friendly trail to the falls. Though this easy trail is flat, it is longer.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The parking area for Bash Bish Falls is paved and even, with one van accessible spot. The Bash Bish dirt trail that descends to the falls is moderately steep and rocky, with maximum grades of 20-25%. However, there is an additional route to the falls that can be accessed on the New York side from Taconic State Park, which is accessible. The trail from Taconic State Park is .75 miles each way, with slopes below 10%, consisting of crushed stone. The paved parking area on the Massachusetts side for Bash Bish Falls holds room for at least 15 cars. The parking area on the New York side is also paved, holding space for at least 30 cars.
The accessible trail heading west to the New York side of the falls.
An accessible parking space (van accessible) sits in front of the Bash Bish falls trailhead.
A rocky, moderately steep section of the Bash Bish Falls trail.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
