Bash Bish Falls State Park
- Bash Bish Falls State Park
Bash Bish Falls State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Mount Washington. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Description
Bash Bish Falls State Park is one of a cluster of state parks in the extreme southwestern corner of the state noted for their scenery.
The park is named after Bash Bish Falls, Massachusetts' highest single-drop waterfall, which lies within the park borders.
The park consists of numerous gorges and an Eastern Hemlock ravine forest. The slopes around the waterfall are covered by forests of trees like maple, oak, and beech. Wildlife includes the Timber Rattlesnake, the Peregrine Falcon, bobcats, black bears, and porcupines.
The park is adjacent to the Mount Everett State Reservation.
Recreational Opportunities
*Fishing
*Hiking
*Scenic Viewing Area
*Walking Trails
"Note: swimming or climbing near the falls is strictly prohibited."
External links
* [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/bash.htm Official park site]
* [http://www.berkshireweb.com/sports/parks/bash.html Another site on the park]
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