Mount Greylock MA 01220

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Savanna Dionne

Last week, we decided to climb Mount Greylock, which is the highest peak in Massachusetts. It is a truly amazing mountain with several trails to choose from, and you can even drive your car up. We chose to begin at the Sperry Road Trail Head, where parking is available right at the beginning of the trail. If the parking area is full, you can park in the overflow area on the other side of the road, and the parking is free. Once we started on that trail, we hiked about 0.3 miles and then took the connecting Hopper Trail. After about a mile, we took the Overlook Trail on the left to reach the top. It was a gradual ascent to the summit, and it is a loop trail. We took the Hopper Trail down, and the entire hike took approximately three hours, including several stops to admire the beauty, spot deer, and take plenty of pictures. At the top, there is a Veteran War Memorial Tower, a lodge, a store, and restrooms. Everything is wheelchair accessible, except for going up the tower. If you choose to climb the tower, there are approximately 84 steps, and you can enjoy a beautiful 360-degree view that extends at least 90 miles on a clear day. It is definitely a sight to behold. I plan to return and explore other trails in the future.

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S J

Great place to do some walking and hiking. The view from the top of the tower is worth the stop. Highly recommend.

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Amy Smith

What a beautiful drive up and then you can see 3 states on a clear day. Perfect picnic spot. Historic War Memorial that is just gorgeous inside. Lights up at night.