This 60-Foot-Tall Sparkling Emerald Waterfall Oasis Is Under 3 Hours From NYC
It isn’t summertime without hiking some beautiful trails around New York. And though some trails offer llamas and alpacas as company, we know about a little place where you can discover a glittering waterfall not far from NYC! It’s known as Bash Bish Falls, right near the border of New York and Massachusetts.
Where is Bash Bish Falls?
Bash Bish falls is located near Egremont, Massachusetts, only a little over a two-hour drive from NYC.
How big is Bash Bish Falls?
Bash Bish Falls is home to the tallest single-drop waterfall in Massachusetts, reaching 60-feet in height. The trail in which you take to get to the waterfall is 3.4km (a little over 2 miles). It’s about an hour and 10 minutes to walk the entire Bash Bish Falls Trail.
How can you get from NYC to Bash Bish Falls?
To get from NYC to Bash Bish Falls, you’ll need to take a car. Since Bash Bish Falls is near the border of New York and Massachusetts (sorta like America’s longest zipline), you can enter from Taconic State Park in New York to head to Bash Bish Falls.
For hiking trails you can get to from NYC via public transportation, see here.
Is swimming permitted at Bash Bish Falls?
Unfortunately, swimming is not permitted at Bash Bish Falls due to its very strong current than can pose as a safety risk. However, NYC isn’t far from additional waterfall sites that do let you swim.
Are dogs welcome at Bash Bish Falls?
Yes, your furry friends are invited to come along to Bash Bish Falls. They must be on a leash, however.
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