Bash Bish Falls Hike
Waterfall | Massachusetts
0.7 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 0.7 mi distance for this hike is verified (mass.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls is a waterfall in Massachusetts, on land managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Bash Bish Falls State Park).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Bash Bish Falls Trail: 0.7 miles round trip, from Upper Falls Parking Lot, Falls Road, Mount Washington MA. Distance from mass.gov.
Before You Go
- Parking at the Falls Road lot in Mount Washington is free and limited to 24 cars. (mass.gov)
- Pets must be on a leash at all times. (mass.gov)
- Entering the water is prohibited, with no swimming or diving. (mass.gov)
- Neither trail to the falls is wheelchair accessible. (mass.gov)
- On-road parking along Falls Road or Route 344 is not permitted at any time. (mass.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (Bash Bish Falls State Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Bash Bish Falls?
The Bash Bish Falls Trail to Bash Bish Falls is 0.7 miles round trip.
Where does the Bash Bish Falls hike start?
It starts from Upper Falls Parking Lot, Falls Road, Mount Washington MA.
Is there a fee to hike to Bash Bish Falls?
Parking at the Falls Road lot in Mount Washington is free and limited to 24 cars.
Are dogs allowed on the Bash Bish Falls trail?
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Bash Bish Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- mass.gov
- Distance
- mass.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Bash Bish Falls.