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 10:15 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 10:30 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.
RSVP and Cancellation – IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
If you register but then are unable to attend, please cancel your registration. Events may be cancelled due to lack of attendance, as well as changes in weather or other circumstances.
If you must cancel at the last minute, call or text the trip leader (see your confirmation email for contact details) and let her know.
To Cancel: Go to your Registration List
- Click on this event in your list.
- Click on the Already registered link under the REGISTER button.
- At the next page that opens with your registration form, click on the CANCEL REGISTRATION button, and then again click on Cancel Registration on the pop-up form.
- Ignore the link to contact the administrator.
