At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts, and you can actually drive up to the summit. Rising above the surrounding Berkshire landscape, dramatic views of 60-90 miles distant may be seen. It became Massachusetts' first wilderness state park, acquired by the Commonwealth in 1898, to preserve its natural environment for public enjoyment. Wild and rugged yet intimate and accessible, Mount Greylock rewards the visitor exploring this special place of scenic and natural beauty.

Bascom Lodge on the summit offers overnight accommodations and meals from late-May through mid/late-October. For other lodge details call 413-743-1591 or click here.

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The Visitor Center is open daily, year-round, and features park trail maps and orientation, regional tourist information and exhibits on natural and cultural history of the park.

The delights of Tyringham Cobble begin on your drive to the reservation, as you pass through the village center of Tyringham and the pastoral scenery of Tyringham Valley. 

Once at the reservation, two miles of trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail, pass over the twin knobs of Tyringham Cobble offering spectacular views of the valley. Wildflowers, blackberries, blueberries, and wild strawberries grow in clearings and open meadows.

A geologic wonder, the Cobble (possibly derived from a German word for “rocks”) was born from massive tectonic movements that shifted ancient strata, leaving an exposed underbelly of rock atop a high ridge. Today, you can follow a loop trail past rugged ledges to the summit, which emerges at a wildflower-festooned field – a perfect spot for a picnic.

Telephone: 413.298.3239 x3000

Location:
Jerusalem Road
Tyringham, MA
E-mail: westregion@ttor.org

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We think it’s the memorable views of the southern Berkshires and the broad Housatonic River Valley awaiting you from the summit. For two centuries, this imposing natural feature has attracted artists and writers, hikers and nature lovers. Each year, more than 20,000 visitors explore Squaw Peak, descending with memories they can share for a lifetime. From the 1,642-foot summit of Squaw Peak, you’ll enjoy views as far north as Mount Greylock, near the Vermont border, and, in the western distance, the Catskills of New York. Hawks (and even the occasional bald eagle) soar gracefully above the serene Housatonic River Valley spreading below. 

But Monument Mountain isn’t exceptional just for its spectacular scenery. Its geology is just as remarkable: the mountain is composed predominantly of pale quartzite, rising abruptly above the Housatonic wetlands and river valley. Remember, you’ll be “earning” the spectacular views offered from the higher reaches and summit, so a basic level of fitness is required to handle the 720-foot elevation gain. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. Understand that wet weather can make for some slippery footing. Be especially cautious on the ledges; keep an eye on children and pets.

This wooded reservation is part of a complex of rocky summits, ridgelines, and valleys that are known collectively as Dry Hill. It’s part of a larger landscape of contiguous forest that serves as critical habitat for large mammals as well as many species of woodland birds, including the black-throated blue warbler.

You can follow a mile-long loop trail that encircles a shallow stream, several vernal ponds, and a red maple and hemlock swamp with a diverse mix of ferns and herbs. An oak forest covers the upper slopes and ridge tops. Dense thickets of mountain laurel, which bloom in late June, alternate with more open areas featuring lowbush blueberry, sheep laurel, starflower, bellwort, and Canada mayflower.

413.298.3239 x3000
Harmon Road
New Marlborough, MA