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| State Park Overview: |
 | In the extreme southwest corner of the state is a cluster of state parks noted for their spectacular scenery and breathtaking views. Located here is Bash Bish Falls, one of Massachusetts' most dramatic and its highest single-drop waterfall. Cascading water tumbles through a series of gorges and a hemlock-hardwood ravine forest, and then drops about 60 feet into a sparkling pool below.
Bash Bish Falls is located next to the 4,169 acre Mount Washington State Forest which offers 30 miles of trails, including the South Taconic Trail and wilderness camping. They both adjoin New York's 5,000 acre Taconic State Park, which offers full service camping, amenities and access to Bash Bish Falls by a moderate difficulty uphill foot trail. Nearby 1,356 acre Mount Everett State Forest offers informal picnicking at Guilder Pond. From the top of Mount Everett visitors may take in a view spanning the three states |
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A Hidden Jewel
It is spectacular, no matter what season! I regularly visit the falls, at least once every season and it is an easy walk from the parking lot in Taconic State Park.
Written by billyjoel
19-Nov-2008
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Garden Gables Inn - Garden Gables Inn is "a place unto itself", a charming country inn perfectly located in the center of historic Lenox village. Only a mile from the famous Tanglewood, tucked away on 5 breathtaking acres of secluded natural beauty. | | Brook Farm Inn - Located just down the hill and around the bend from Lenox center, Brook Farm welcomes you to the grace of its Victorian past and the comfort of the present. | | The Red Hook Inn - Elegant c. 1842 Federal Style Country Inn. 4-Star Casual Fine Dining Rest. Six elegant guest rooms, all PB's, WP tubs, fireplace. Hudson Valley, Bard College/Fisher Center, CIA, Historic Homes |
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| Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Hudson Fish & Game Club
293 Fish and Game Rd
Hudson, NY
(518) 828-6111
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hudson Elk's Lodge
601 Union St
Hudson, NY
(518) 828-9014
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| Directions: |
| Bash Bish Fall State Park is located in the southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts.From From East or West/MassPike (I-90): Take Exit 2 in Lee. Follow MA Rte. 102 west for 4.7 miles to Stockbridge. Turn left and follow U.S. Rte. 7 south for 7.7 miles through Great Barrington. Turn right and follow MA Rte. 23 west for 4.9 miles to South Egremont. Turn left onto MA Rte. 41 south, then take immediate right, Mount Washington Road; continue for 7.5 miles (becomes East St.). Turn right onto Cross Rd. then right onto West St. and continue for 1 mile. Turn left onto Falls Rd and follow for 1.5 miles to parking lot and trailhead on left.From West, North and South/NY Rte. 22: Off NY Rte. 22 in Copake Falls take NY Rte. 344 east, past Taconic State Park, into Massachusetts (becomes Falls Rd.) for 2 miles. Parking lot and trailhead are on right |
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