Bissell Bridge Falls
Bissell Bridge Falls sits at 646 feet along the Mohawk Trail in Massachusetts, with the terrain dropping 118 feet over the next 600 meters. The overlook faces west (270°), directly toward the sunset line, so evening light comes straight into view here. Mount Peak is visible to the west-southwest, 1.7 miles away, rising to 1,636 feet. Pittsfield lies 23.4 miles to the west-southwest, while Chicopee and Springfield are farther off to the south-southeast, at 35.9 and 39.3 miles respectively. Sunset times shift through the year, from 20:34 at the June solstice to 16:22 at the December solstice, which affects how much late light reaches this west-facing spot. This lookout follows the Waterfall stop and precedes the Overlook on the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Mount Peak1,636 ftwest-southwest · 1.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:56 | 19:04 | 18:27 |
| June solstice | 05:15 | 20:34 | 19:51 |
| September equinox | 06:39 | 18:51 | 18:14 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 16:22 | 15:36 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Pittsfield23.4 mi west-southwest
- Chicopee35.9 mi south-southeast
- Springfield39.3 mi south-southeast
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How high is Bissell Bridge Falls?
Bissell Bridge Falls sits at about 646 feet (197 m).
What can you see from Bissell Bridge Falls?
From Bissell Bridge Falls: Mount Peak (WSW, 1.7 mi).
Is Bissell Bridge Falls better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Bissell Bridge Falls toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Bissell Bridge Falls?
Pittsfield, 23 miles WSW of Bissell Bridge Falls.
What is the next lookout after Bissell Bridge Falls?
Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Bissell Bridge Falls.
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