Bash Bish Falls drops 80 feet through a slot in the bedrock at the very southwestern corner of Massachusetts, in the town of Mount Washington. The state forest around it is one of the quieter southern Berkshires hiking destinations, with Egremont and Sheffield as the obvious base towns 30 minutes east.
The Falls Hike
The shorter trail to the falls comes in from the New York side off Route 344, with a steep half-mile descent to the base. The Massachusetts side, off Falls Road from Mount Washington, runs longer but stays on Bay State terrain the whole way. Massachusetts state law prohibits cannabis consumption in public spaces, including the falls, the state forest, and the trail corridors.
The Egremont and Sheffield Base
Egremont and Sheffield sit 30 minutes east of the falls and are the practical lodging anchors for a Bash Bish day. The Old Mill in Egremont, the Race Brook Lodge in Sheffield, and a handful of B&Bs across both towns. Adults 21+ planning the day should bring no cannabis to the trailhead and consume only at the rental at the end of the day. Verify licensed status via the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission at masscannabiscontrol.com.
The Drive Considerations
The drive to Bash Bish from Egremont includes some of the steeper roads in the Berkshires, especially the climb up Mount Washington itself. The walk-not-drive rule applies absolutely, and the descent road has an extra layer of attention required no matter what.
Compliance, Quickly
- 21+ only at every dispensary and for every purchase
- Verify licensed status via the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission at masscannabiscontrol.com
- Massachusetts state law prohibits cannabis consumption in public spaces, including all state forests and falls areas
- Start low, go slow on edibles, especially any product above 5 mg
- Never drive after consuming, no matter how mild it felt
Where to Go Next
- The Berkshires Mountain Adventures Cannabis Guide flagship
- Mount Greylock and Adams Cannabis Day
- October Mountain and Becket Trails
*This is editorial, not legal advice. Always verify current cannabis laws at masscannabiscontrol.com.*