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Mt. Greylock

Notch Road, Adams, Massachusetts 01220 USA

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Sat 12a-11:59p

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“hike to the highest natural point in Massachusetts”

Mount Greylock is the highest natural point in Massachusetts at 3,491 feet (1,064 m). Its peak is located in the northwest corner of the state in the western part of the town of Adams (near its border with Williamstown) in Berkshire County. Although geologically part of the Taconic Mountains, Mount Greylock is commonly associated with the abutting Berkshire Hills to the east. The mountain is known for its expansive views encompassing five states and the only taiga-boreal forest in the state. A seasonal automobile road (open annually from late May through November 1) climbs to the summit, where stands the iconic 93-foot-high (28 m) lighthouse-like Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. A network of hiking trails traverse the mountain, including the 2,179-mile (3,507 km) Appalachian Trail. Mount Greylock State Reservation was created in 1898 as Massachusetts' first public land for the purpose of forest preservation.

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Reviewed by
Natalie Akers

Road Warrior
373 Reviews
130 Helpful

September 12, 2014

Rated 4.0

This is a great hike, and if you're lazy you can even drive to the top for amazing views! In the winter, snowshoe the back-side up to the top for some awesome skiing (or even sledding). The Mt. Greylock ski club (still active) maintains the trail and if you get a big enough dump it's definitely worth it. Be prepared for a steep, taxing hike though--not for beginners.

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Reviewed by
christine.doyle.27

1 Review
0 Helpful

August 26, 2014

this was an amazing spot. The views are incredible and the hiking is great. From base camp to the peak is 10 miles round trip about 20 can do it in about a day!

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