Bash Bish Falls State Park

Great short hike to an impressive overlook of the waterfall as well as a micro hike up to a scenic view directly out of the parking lot. Trailhead parking was basically empty while visiting during Thanksgiving, but I’d imagine that finding parking might be a bit more difficult during the warmer months. If that happens, there is a trailhead with parking on the New York State side of the park.

Bash Bish Falls is a truly beautiful and dramatic natural wonder, touted as the tallest single-drop waterfall in Massachusetts. The way the water splits around a central boulder is very picturesque, making it a favorite for photographers.

Hiked down from the Massachusetts parking lot. Steep, rocky but well-maintained trail really got my heart pumping. The scenic overlook off the parking lot is worth the scramble up the rocks.

This is a beautiful walk, I wouldn't call it a hike. There is a well laid/marked path and has some small rocks to step over and an incline towards the end but only took 15 min easy paced walk to the falls. There were port-a-potty in the parking area and close to the falls. It is also very close to the rail trail for biking or additional walk

A great short hike down to the falls. Nice view from the Sunset Rock. The trail from MA parking lot is steep-ish down and up the same way. If you want an easier walk, you can park in the lower NY parking lot and walk strait on a gravel path.

Visited here on a Sunday morning and it wasn't too busy. There is an upper carpark that you walk down to the falls, or a lower carpark that you walk up to the falls, which is a little further. We opted for the longer walk which looked a lot easier than the other. We thought you could swim in the falls but that has been banned and is well policed by park rangers to make sure nobody goes past the fence. Felt like we were a long way from the falls and allowing people to go to the base of them would have been better. Still a great sight, just don't expect to get very close.

This trail has one of the best sweat-to-reward ratios I've ever been on! Very easy effort for an incredible waterfall. Here are some things to note: Parking: when I visited two weeks ago, the eastern and closest lot to the falls (on the MA side) was closed. There was a construction sign stating to park on the NY side. But don't let that stop you from going! Roundtrip from this lot is approximately 1.9 miles and a very manageable 300' elevation gain. I visited shortly after sunrise on a weekday and was the only car there, though I would imagine this lot would fill up quick on a summer weekend day. Once the falls are reached, there is a fence with signs indicating not to go beyond. Despite that, you have spectacular views from the viewing area. I wish the fence wasn't there to get a closer look, but what can you do 🤷‍♂️ This is a trail I would be comfortable bringing my 5-year-old to explore :)

Amazing waterfall. The crown jewel of Massachusetts. Moderate hike from the Massachusetts side. The drive to the parking area is a little rough. Access to the falls is very limited. Viewing from the platform above only. Get here early to avoid the crowds. This waterfall is definitely worth a visit.