This Reservation is part of the Appellation Trail, and is a, 'must see'. Among the key 48 sites along the trail: W.E.B. There is a large bronze model of the mountain range and the hiking paths, a new interpretive nature exhibition and an incredibly beautiful photography exhibition of Bill Tague’s early black and white photographs of Mt … Mount Greylock is an ecological island looming above the surrounding Berkshires landscape. [4][5], The 93-foot-tall (28 m) Veterans War Memorial Tower that crowns the summit of the mountain was built 1931-32 and dedicated on June 30, 1933. Flickr/Sarah. The Visitor Center is open year-round. Our ability to move forward as a State to a new normal and ultimately open all the facilities on our … Great Exercise. blankets, and there are many trails and camping areas. The Scenic Byway up to Mt. These environmental conditions resemble the Canadian boreal forest, also referred to as spruce-fir or sub-alpine forest. Barrington, Mass, Arrowhead, Home of Herman Melville – Pittsfield, Mass, Beartown State Forest, MA – Monterey, Mass, Naumkeag Museum and Gardens – Stockbridge, Mass, Housatonic Valley Association – Cornwall Bridge, CT & Stockbridge, MA, Campbell Falls State Park – Norfolk, Conn, © 2020 Housatonic Heritage. Stony ledge is great camping. There is a reason why this campground has so many old friends coming back and why the new campers are making it a tradition-it's beautiful here! All rights reserved. A great scenic drive with spectacular vistas. ... open on wednesdays thru sundays only. [9], Winter view of the War Memorial at the summit of Mount Greylock, Details of the mountain's transition from private to public ownership can be found at the, Details of the monument's construction can be found at the main, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, "The Civilian Conservation Corps: A Statewide Survey of Civilian Conservation Corps Resources", Hiking Trail Mileages: Mount Greylock State Reservation, Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Greylock_State_Reservation&oldid=949876417, Civilian Conservation Corps in Massachusetts, Historic American Landscapes Survey in Massachusetts, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 April 2020, at 01:24. [8], A two-year Historic Parkway Rehabilitation Project undertaken during 2008 and 2009 restored the reservation's road system, offering numerous scenic viewing opportunities along the state-designated Scenic Byway. Decided to take a ride up Mt. The highest peak in Massachusetts is Mount Greylock. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Features include park trail maps, orientation, regional tourist information and exhibits on natural and cultural stories of the park. Mount Greylock is the highest natural point in Massachusetts at 3,491 feet (1,064 m). Box 28 Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754 Phone: 860-672-6678 —AND— Housatonic Valley Association P.O. The park was placed under protection of the two states in 1923 and special laws were […], Educational Programs-Lectures, Historic Houses & Landmarks, Land Trusts & Protections, National Historic Landmarks, Outdoor Recreation: Nature-Parks-Paddle-Hikes, Sites & Programs for Families, Mount Greylock State Reservation & Scenic Byway to Summit – Lanesborough,MA. It was created in 1898 as Massachusetts' first public land for the purpose of forest preservation. Box 496 14 Main Street Stockbridge, MA 01262 T: (413) 298-7024 www.hvatoday.org The Housatonic Valley Association, founded in 1941, works to conserve the natural character and environmental health of our communities […], Campbell Falls State Park Reserve was a gift to the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from the White Memorial Foundation of Litchfield Connecticut. [3], Mount Greylock State Reservation was created in 1898 when the state legislature passed Chapter 543 of the Acts of 1898, which appropriated $25,000 for land purchases and created the Greylock Reservation Commission as overseer. At the summit, Bascom Lodge offers overnight accommodations and meals during non-winter months. Scenic winding drive up the mountain to the top where you can park and see the sights. Parking costs $5 for Massachusetts plat, Took a ride up Mount Greylock, Highest peak in Ma, Wonderful views of the valley below.You can see for miles, The Tower has also been redone and now you can climb the 90 Stairs to the top, Visited Bas, It was fun to drive up Mount Greylock and take in the vistas. Greylock State Reservation, the Jones Nose Trail, (trailhead in the Jones Nose parking lot off of Rockwell Road) is a 1.5m out and back trail or can be used as a link trail to access the AT North to summit Mt. As of today, May 18, 2020, the Governor of Massachusetts has set the date for campgrounds in Massachusetts to open for leisure/recreational on Monday, May 25th. It is wild and rugged, yet accessible to visitors for hiking, camping, and overnight meals & lodging at […], Protects The Housatonic River & Its Watershed Housatonic Valley Association P.O.