Bash Bish Falls Hike (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Bash Bish Falls Hike - on route to Camp Scatico

Join us for a beautiful 1.5 mile, 1-hour hike to Bash Bish Falls, the largest waterfall in MA. Its final pitch is dramatic as it drops 60 feet into an emerald plunge pool. The trail is rated moderate with some rocky and uneven terrain, a gentle slope, and elevation gain of 249 feet. We will hike together as a group at the pace of the slowest hiker; the hike is not considered handicapped accessible.

This is a great place to stretch your legs and catch some views before the last 30-minute drive to Camp Scatico, arriving at the Camp before lunch begins at 12:30.

Location:

Get information and directions for Bish Bash Falls from Taconic State Park. Meet in the NY side parking lot at 10:00 a.m. before the hike. The NY entrance of the parking lot is located at 396 NY-344, Copake, NY. Note that there is another entrance in MA, which is steeper.

What to bring:

Sturdy hiking shoes or boots with good traction
Hiking poles (if you use them)
1-2 liters of water, snacks
Sunscreen, Bug protection
Hat, Sunglasses
Wear layers appropriate to the weather, Rain jacket

We look forward to seeing you! Please respect trip leaders and other members and arrive on time; we will start hiking at 10:15 a.m.

Mystery surrounding the Bash Bish Falls

Note: The cell tower reception is spotty at the park. It is suggested that you print the directions for the route to Camp Scatico in case GPS isn’t working.

Directions to Camp Scatico from Bash Bish Falls using Google Maps

396 NY-344

Copake Falls, NY 12517

Follow NY-344 W to NY-22 S in Copake Falls ---3 min (1.2 mi)

Take County Rd 7, NY-82 N and Co Rte 8 to Snyderville Rd in Gallatin ---23 min (16.5 mi)

Turn left onto Snyderville Rd---5 min (2.7 mi)

Turn left onto Co Rte 19--- (0.2 mi)

Turn right. Destination will be on the right ---31 min (20.6 mi)

Camp Scatico

1558 Co Rte 19, Elizaville, NY 12523

The automatic confirmation letter will have your trip leaders' contact information on it. Please save and print their info because there may not be good cell service at the event location.

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National Gathering 2026 (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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