A great day, great views. Worth the trip and the time spent at the top to see the colors and views. The drive up and down is easy, but challenging when meeting others and dodging bicycles.
We started our tour of Mount Greylock State Reservation through the north gate off Notch Rd in North Adams, MA. http://www.fodors.com/pdf/Massachusetts-Fall-Foliage-Drive.pdf. The north entrance midweek was practically deserted which enabled us to make numerous stops along our drive. The leaves were at their peak and as the wind picked up it was a breathtaking magical experience driving through a shower of golden leaves. Even though it was overcast the views of the Berkshire mountains with foliage in full color was awe inspiring. The visitors center at the south entrance provided additional great vistas.
Best in the fall, closed in winter. Beautiful whenever you can make it. Great scenic drive. Fall foliage(around columbus day) can't be beat. Didn't appreciate the beauty of home until I moved away and came back.
We drove to the top of Mt. Greylock to see the Fall foliage views. The tower and lodge were closed for the season. The view was very nice and well worth the drive to the top.
This made for a great stop on our road trip.... Drive or hike up .... We drove and did some trail hiking when we got to the top.... Awesome views .... Cool tower.... Great photo ops .... Enjoy!!!
This state park offers many hiking biking trails from easy to very difficult. A visit at the state park entrance information office will give you all the details and maps to enjoy hikes taht meets your level. Parking is free in all of the park except at the top. Make sure it is a very clear day when going to the summit. Most trails are well marked but not all of them, so be carefull not to get lost. All in all I recommend this Mount and bring a picnic as there are many vistas where you can set up a nice picnic after a long hike.
Even if you aren't a hiker (which I am not), Mt Greylock should not be missed. It's a lovely drive up to the summit, with numerous scenic overlooks along the way. Take your time, and don't miss the opportunities to pull over, get out, and soak in the scenery. The fee to park at the summit is really reasonable ($2), and the photo ops are excellent. Watch the weather forecast so you can go on a clear, sunny day to maximize the experience.The only criticism I have is of the "gift shop." It's actually just a little corner of the lodge with a few post cards and a couple of other items. Seems like they would do well if they offered a mini replica of the war memorial, as it's a beautiful tower that can be seen from ground level. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time there.
Went to New England to see the foliage, made the trip to Greylock. The views are great and the drive was spectacular
I visited Mt. Greylock on October 27, 2014.The season was over, so the lodge and other facilities at the peak were closed. The Tower was also closed, for repair. On the up side, the parking was free.However, the view is great, as are the views on the way up and down. There is informational signage that is excellent.Be sure to to stop in the very informative, if small, visitor center.All in all, if you are visiting the area this is a must see.
We hike Mount Greylock on the Money Brook Trail up and mainly on Hoopers trail on the way down. Beware this is quite a hike and expect 6-8 hours to do. Winter conditions make it trickier and with a lot of snow its not recommended unless you have proper gear and are ready for a hard day of walking. Additionally there is no support on the mountain in the winter. So please take that into account.