Department of Conservation and Recreation installed railings to prevent falls, More than 25 deaths have occurred at the Falls in the past century. Some were due to drowning, but most were due to rock climbing, rock jumping, and falls. This is a very dangerous area as rocks are slick, the gorge is deep, and pools are shallow. Swimming is not allowed. AOL Travel named Bash Bish Falls as one of the most dangerous tourist destinations in Massachusetts. In addition to the falls themselves, other recreation attractions in the immediate area include Taconic State Park (camping, cabin rentals, fishing, swimming, hiking, cross country skiing, and hunting), a network of hiking trails including the South Taconic Trail (day hiking and overnight hiking), and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail (walking, bicycling). See also List of Massachusetts State Parks List of old growth forests in Massachusetts References External links Bash Bish Falls Photo Essay Landforms of Berkshire County, Massachusetts Waterfalls of Massachusetts Taconic Mountains