Best mountain biking trails in Massachusetts

Note: As of August 2020, the Massachusetts side of parking is closed. Bash Bish Falls is a great short hiking trail to the highest waterfall in the state of Massachusetts. The falls are located in Southwestern Massachusetts in the Taconic Mountains of Berkshire County, which neighbors Mount Washington State Forest in Massachusetts and Taconic State Park in New York. The park is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. There are a few access points to the falls and more than one parking lot. You can choose to start from the New York side and cross the state line into Massachusetts or start at either of the two Massachusetts trailheads. Starting at the lower parking area off of Falls Road, this short hike follows a rugged trail along Bash Bish brook through mature forest and over boulders, tree roots, natural stone stairs, and long wooden steps. You are soon rewarded with a view of the beautiful waterfall. The twin falls cascade into a serene pool. Swimming is not allowed in the pool. Use caution as the stones down around the falls are smooth and slick from years of traffic and it is easy to slip.Show more

NOTE: Users have reported that a section of this trail is closed for construction as of June 2020. Please check with the park for more information. You can park at Farm's Ice Cream Stand for $3.Show more

Note: As of August 15, 2020, users have reported one side of the trail is closed due to tree fall. A loop hike around the reservoir starting from the boat launch. Please be mindful and considerate when hiking this trail as parts of it are on private property (back yards of people's homes). Show more

Please note if the reservation parking lot is full don’t park on Governors Ave since it’s permit parking only. Look for parking on one of the side streets.Show more

Off-road motorcycle driving is allowed May - November ONLY on the "Mountain Bike/Motorcycle Trail". 4WD trucks are not allowed.Show more