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Updated July 2026

Bash Bish Falls

Berkshire County, Massachusetts — about 60 ft, mid-height.

The tallest single-drop waterfall in Massachusetts, where Bash Bish Brook splits around a central boulder into a roughly 60-foot twin plunge; the Massachusetts-side trail is short but steep, while the New York approach is longer and gentler.

Height
60 ft
Type
Segmented
Access
Short Hike
Trail
0.6 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
Spring through fall
Land manager
Bash Bish Falls State Park (Massachusetts DCR)
Watercourse
Bash Bish Brook

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Bash Bish Falls State Park (Massachusetts DCR) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bash Bish Falls drops about 60 feet. That makes it the 363rd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 48% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Bash Bish Falls Trail reaches it about 0.6 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Mount Washington. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Bash Bish Falls State Park (Massachusetts DCR) for closures and current conditions.

Spring through fall. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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