APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6331
The final section of the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts climbs the highest point in the state, Mount Greylock. The summit is at 3,500 feet and it has outstanding views into New York, Vermont and Canada. Mount Greylock was the first site in the nation to have a pay observation tower, and the Bascom Lodge is located on site with bunkrooms, showers, meals, and a snack bar. The Mount Greylock State Reservation, which surrounds the summit, totals 11,000 acres and it has an extensive trail system in addition to the A.T.
The town of North Adams and Williamstown are located just north of Mount Greylock, these villages are the last opportunity for the northbound hiker to re-supply in the State of Massachusetts.
Guidebook For This Area
Trail Map For This Area- click to see trail photos from this backpacking trip on the A.T. in Massachusetts: August 20-22, 1994
- click to view a detailed trip report from this hike near Cheshire: August 20-22, 1994* (password required)
- click to view maps of the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts: area map, detailed map, profile map*
- click for more information on the Appalachian Trail
- click for the Long Trail discussion forum
- click for the Northeastern Destinations discussion forum
- click for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
- click for links to other outdoor books and magazines
- click here to add your hike, trip report, or feedback for this destination
- note, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon
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