Bash Bish Falls State Park
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| Bish Bash Falls State Park | |
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| Massachusetts State Park | |
 Bish Bash Falls
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Location | Falls Rd, Mt Washington acre |
| - coordinates | 42°6′58.2″N 73°29′46.6″W / 42.116167°N 73.496278°WCoordinates: 42°6′58.2″N 73°29′46.6″W / 42.116167°N 73.496278°W |
| - elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Managed by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location of Bish Bash Falls State Park in Massachusetts
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| Website : Bish Bash Falls State Park | |
Bash Bish Falls State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Mount Washington which is named after Bash Bish Falls, Massachusetts' highest single-drop waterfall (60 ft), which lies within its borders. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and provides scenic views and a number of recreational opportunities, including fishing and hiking – but swimming or climbing near the falls is prohibited.
Bash Bish State Park consists of numerous gorges and an Eastern Hemlock ravine forest. The slopes around the waterfall are covered by forests of trees such as maple, oak, and beech. Wildlife includes the timber rattlesnake, the peregrine falcon, bobcats, black bears, and porcupines.
The park is open from dawn to dusk. The falls are reached via a moderately strenuous uphill trail. No facilities are provided. Carry in – carry out all belongings.
The park is one of a cluster of nature preserves in the extreme southwestern corner of Massachusetts noted for their scenery. It is adjacent to the Mount Everett State Reservation and the 4,000 acre Mount Washington State Forest, as well as New York's 5,000 acre Taconic State Park.[1]
