Q-MoB Queer Men's Easy Hike: Bash Bish Falls (Copake, NY)

Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires)

Easy hike from NY Parking Lot to largest falls in Massachusetts with spectacular views of the gorge, fall forest & numerous smaller falls

Bash Bish Falls NY parking lot

Q-MoB Elder Activities

These events are less physically strenuous and cater to men who may be retired or have more mature tastes, like walks & easy hikes, potlucks, game nights, card games, arts & culture outings, restaurant & bar/pub outings, & coffee klatches.

Q-MoB Events

Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires) is a non-profit organization empowering queer men to find, facilitate, & participate in a wide variety of social, wellness/fitness, arts/music/theater/dance, & support groups, classes, & activities.

Q-MoB Hudson Valley NY Activities

These are events  in and near the rural parts of the Hudson Valley, NY that are adjacent to the Berkshires.

Q-MoB Intergenerational Activities

To make it easier & more fun to develop your intergenerational network of friends, dates, mentoring team mates & networking buddies, Q-MoB offers monthly Queer Men's Speed Meeting, Speed Networking, Intergenerational Mentoring Team & D&D Roleplaying Group

Q-MoB Newcomer Events

We’d like to invite you to the following events especially for newcomers because they don’t require a big investment of time, money, or preparation, and because they are particularly easy ways to meet diverse queer men of all ages from all over the region

Q-MoB Queer Men's Hiking Group

Q-MoB offers at least 2 easy hikes & several walks in nature every month for rural queer men all over the Greater Berkshire Region led by volunteers like you.

Q-MoB Recreation/Wellness Activities

This is a list of Q-MoB's recreation, fitness and healing activities designed to help men enjoy moving their bodies in fun, creative, & community building ways.

Q-MoB Under 40 Activities

We invite you to the following events especially for Gen X, Y, & Z because they don’t require a big investment of time, money, or preparation, and because they are particularly easy ways to meet diverse queer men of all ages from all over the region

This is an easy hike up a wide gravel path that follows the Bash Bish river ravine up to the falls. IMPORTANT: Do not enter through the Massachusetts Parking Lot as that hike is more difficult and you may not find us.WHAT TO BRING:<ul><li>Rain-gear,</li><li>Layers (fleece, sweater, puffy jacket, wool cap)</li><li>Appropriate footwear (that can get muddy),</li><li>Snacks &amp; water,</li><li>Consider bringing hiking poles and cleats/crampons if you may need them or to lend to someone who may need them.</li><li>Dogs on leashes are welcome.</li><li>$10-$20 Tax-Deductible Donation, unless you are a Q-MoB Monthly Donor, have requested a Low-Income Scholarship or Work-Exchange, or this is the 1st time you have ever been to a Q-MoB Activity</li></ul>WEATHER: before you leave home, please check the weather in Copake, NY so you can be prepared for the weather. It is not uncommon for weather to change in the Berkshires &amp; Hudson Valley, so be prepared. We will only cancel the hike if ice or heavy rain make the hike unsafe, and we will text you in the unlikely circumstance we need to cancel or reschedule.CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, &amp; our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.<a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sqXpukhQeFaNTYPSNT4wXw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DONATE</a> OR <a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" title="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mD2EE7hxeanQhXexvRAi2A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER</a>: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities &amp; multiple resources &amp; services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.REACHING US DAY OF HIKE: If you have trouble finding us, will be late, or can't make it, please call/text Bart at 503-734-6508.