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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
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| LOCATION:
Northwest Massachusetts |
| HIKE
STARTS: Cheshire (MA 8) |
| HIKE ENDS:
MA/VT Border |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 18.2 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
One Way, Shuttle Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult |
| TRAILS
USED: Appalachian Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Overnight or Multi-Day Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
AT Conference |
HIGHLIGHTS: 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.
MORE DETAILS
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click to see trail photos from this hike:
August 20-22,
1994 |
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click to view a detailed trip report:
August 20-22, 1994*
(password required) |
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click to view maps: area map, detailed map, profile map* |
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click for more information on the
Appalachian Trail* |
| note, the * indicates
these items are not linked but coming soon |
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