Mt. Greylock State Reservation

At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest peak in Massachusetts. Long views of Vermont, New York, and the town of North Adams. Bascom Lodge, a rustic stone and wood lodge built in 1937, offers meals and lodging at the summit. The 100-foot tall War Memorial on the summit was originally destined to become a lighthouse in Boston Harbor. A walk to the top provides fantastic panoramic views. The Mt. Greylock Visitor Center, at the southern base of the mountain, provides information, gifts, maps, nature exhibits, restrooms and a great view. The Visitor Center is open year-round.

Features

Long views of Vermont and New York, highest point in Massachusetts, rustic stone and wood lodge, lighthouse serving as a War Memorial.

Homepage

Mt. Greylock State Reservation - Mass DEM's home page for Mt. Greylock

Location Map

Trail Map - Summer Use trail map

Directions

From the east or west: Take the Mass Pike (I-90) to exit 2 in Lee. Follow Rte. 20 west to Rte. 7 north. Continue north from Pittsfield to Lanesborough. About 1.5 miles north of Lanesborough center watch for the Mt. Greylock Reservation and Visitor Center signs on the right. Turn right onto North Main St. and follow brown state reservation signs.

From Rte. 2 in North Adams, look for the Mt. Greylock Reservation sign on the left, heading west; or on the right, heading east, just west of the downtown and turn onto Notch Road. Follow Notch Road 9 miles to the summit.

Street Map

Hours & Admission

Open from sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. $2 parking fee.

Notes & Comments

Highly recommended, particularly during the fall when the colors of the Berkshires can be seen. If you can, enter from the north and exit to the south (or vice versa) as the trip along the mountains in both directions is quite spectacular. Try to make Route 2 a part of the trip there - it's a beautiful road (again, especially in the fall). To the south, Routes 7 and 20 connecting to the Mass Pike are also well worth the ride. Allow a full day if you can, especially if you're coming from the east. Allow 2-3 hours just for the trips up and down the mountain and a visit at the top.