Mount Greylock State Reservation — Hotel in New Ashford

What a neat little find. We would have never known about Mount Greylock had it not been suggested by the property we were staying at.

If you want a great view of the leafs changing colours, this is your spot!

Located in the heart of The Berkshires, Mount Greylock is the highest elevation in Massachusetts, and offers trails, photo spots, a war monument, and even has a small Inn at the top.

The views from the top are breathtaking, and you can see into multiple states (New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut).

While we were there, we climbed to the top of the Veterans War Monument Tower, and took in the views before checking out the inn which had small gifts and even a cafe with open views and picnic tables. We learned that you can actually stay at the inn from summer until fall (October).

We also watched a paraglider take off from right in front of us, which itself was a neat experience.

There are a variety of trails you can hike, including one that goes from the base to the summit, and hidden in some of them (we were told) are waterfalls.

This state reservation is one of the best, and is for sure...

Omg! Couldn’t stop taking pictures! You can drive all the way to the war memorial at Mount Greylock State Reservation. The drive took about an hour and half. It drive is insanely good. It was such a relaxing evening. It is breathtakingly screen. Loved every bit of it. No price tag is attached just enjoy your time there. You can donate if you wish to. I have decided to take our 5 months old and got some great shots.

Details found on one of the beautiful object at the site:

One Hundred Years On June 20, 1898, 4 plot of 400 cores around the cummit of Mount Greylorle was cotablished do the turnt State Reservation Wilderness para to be eifered end unclaveby die people of Massachusetts. Those 400 Acre were only the beginning of what would become the vest Massachusetts State Forest and Parks system, dedicated to the conservation of public for...

Mt Greylock is a tremendous resource and great natural beauty. There are miles of trails for all kinds of users from hikers and bikers in Summer to snowmobilers and snowshoers in winter. The forest is uniformly old field with occasional large trees and many old stone walls, save for the summit areas. In terms of trails, for something challenging, we recommend the Thunderbolt, a steep old ski run that leads from Greylock Glen to the summit. Also difficult and interesting, though seldom visited, is Mt Prospect on the western side of the range, accessible from the Hopper. For something easier or with children, we recommend the Cheshire harbor trail for those who wish to summit the mountain. If you just want a nice walk in nature, enjoy the trails in the Hopper on the Williamstown side or Greylock Glen on...