Mount Greylock - Hiking in the Berkshires
Posted on Wed, Jun 20, 2012 @ 06:46 PM
Mick Huska
When you’re visiting The Berkshires, no vacation is complete without a trip to the highest point in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock. Standing at 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is a half hour ride from the Yankee Inn and is accessible from the towns of Lanesborough and/or North Adams.
Mount Greylock is perfect for all sorts of people. Whether you want a challenging hike on one of the 70 miles worth of hiking trails or just want to drive to the summit to enjoy an amazing summer sunset then Mount Greylock cannot be beat.
As a wildlife enthusiast, my favorite part of Mount Greylock is obviously the astounding amount of wildlife. I’ve been fortunate enough to see all sorts of woodland creatures in my times spent up at Mount Greylock. I’ve gotten to witness porcupines, owls, bobcats, deer and more species of butterflies and birds that I thought I was at a zoo. I’ve still yet to achieve my lifelong dream of seeing a moose.
At the top of the summit is a monument which you can climb the stairs to the top. The top of the monument offers views of Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Also, while you’re at the summit, make sure to stop at Bascom Lodge for dinner and drinks before you head back down to the Yankee Inn.