Reviews & Ratings for Mt Greylock Reservation
2 reviews
What users are saying:
12/01/06
Massachusetts' highest peak offers its most demanding trails and best views.
by Contributor
Overview
You won't be alone at the 3,491-foot summit of Mount Greylock--there's even a lodge up top. But you'll get glorious vistas from the Adirondacks to Vermont's Green Mountains, with the knobby Berkshires splayed at your feet. Avoid crowds by hiking in and back on the Appalachian Trail from Outlook Avenue. It's 14 rugged miles round-trip, but worth the extra effort.
The Experience
Mount Greylock, Massachusetts' highest mountain, is a mere foothill compared to the world's great peaks, yet full of panoramic views and fascinating habitats. Often called the crown jewel of the Massachusetts park system, Greylock's 11,611 acres comprise open fields, high ledges, and a mix of hardwood and old-growth forest. The views range from the merely grand to the stunning.
The state's highest peak offers its most strenuous trails and best views.
by Contributor
Overview
At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts, is a mere foothill to some of the world's great peaks, yet a special place of panoramic views and fascinating habitats. Often called the crown jewel of the Massachusetts park system, Greylock's 11,611 acres offer open fields, high ledges and a mix of hardwood and old-growth forest. Nearly 45 miles of trails slice through the reservation, including a section of the famed Appalachian Trail.
The Details
The views range from the merely grand to the stunning. Stony Ledge, an outcropping located above a valley known as the Hopper on the west side of Greylock, is an absolute must with views from 1,400 feet. Jones Nose, at 2,400 feet, offers sweeping views of great swaths of undeveloped landscapes. Adams Overlook and the summit itself offer breathtaking views into the nearby valleys and hills of the Berkshire, Taconic and southern Vermont regions.
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