3,489 feet (1,063 m) mountain located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts and is the highest point in the state
General Information
Length:
6.5–7.0 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain:
2,200–2,400 feet
Difficulty
Strenuous / Hard
Hours:
Park open daily from dawn to dusk
Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed major holidays)
Auto road and summit facilities open seasonally (mid-May through late October)
Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed major holidays)
Auto road and summit facilities open seasonally (mid-May through late October)
Fees:
Free entry for hiking and general use
Camping: ~$8 MA residents / $20 non-residents per night
Camping: ~$8 MA residents / $20 non-residents per night
Pet Policy:
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times
Closest cities with hotels:
North Adams, MA (about 5–8 miles)
Seasons:
Best from late spring through fall; winter access possible with proper preparation
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From North Adams, MA (6 mi): Take MA‑2 W to Notch Rd, then follow Rockwell Rd south into Mount Greylock State Reservation and continue to the Visitor Center and trailheads
Overview
Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,489 feet, in the northwest corner of the state in Berkshire County, near Adams and Williamstown. On clear days, views from the summit reach up to 72 miles into five states. The 12,500-acre Mount Greylock State Reservation is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Visiting
- Trails: more than 70 miles for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, skiing, and snowmobiling, including 11.5 miles of the Appalachian Trail
- Camping: Mount Greylock Campground and five trailside backpacker shelters
- Visitor center: in Lanesborough, 1.5 miles off Route 7, open year-round with maps and exhibits
- Forests and birds: northern hardwoods on the lower slopes and boreal balsam fir and red spruce on top, with rare-in-Massachusetts breeders such as the blackpoll warbler and Bicknell's thrush
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