Mount Greylock State Reservation FAQ

Yes. There's no entrance fee and the visitor center parking is free. DCR's trail mileage sheet and the National Park Service both mention a $2 fee at the summit lot; check the sign there. See Hours & Fees.

3,491 feet, the highest point in Massachusetts. See the summit.

Yes, in season. In 2026 the auto roads are open May 16 through October 30, 2026. Vehicles over 22 feet aren't allowed. See the auto road.

The Cheshire Harbor Trail from Adams, which DCR calls the easiest and shortest route from base to summit: 3.3 miles each way, about 2,100 feet of climb.

Most summit hikes take 4 to 6 hours round trip by DCR's estimates. The Cheshire Harbor loop takes 4 to 5 hours. See the hiking guide.

Yes, on a leash no longer than 10 feet, attended at all times, with current proof of rabies vaccination. See rules.

The Veterans War Memorial Tower is open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Indigenous Peoples Day, weather permitting.

Yes: Bascom Lodge on the summit (late May to October), the hike-in Sperry Road Campground ($8 a night for MA plates, $20 out of state), or five free trail lean-tos.

DCR says as far as 90 miles on a clear day.

The park is open dawn to dusk year-round. The visitor center is open daily 9am to 4pm, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. See hours.

At 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237. Phone (413) 499-4262. See the visitor center page.

Yes. It crosses the summit, with 11.5 miles inside the reservation. See the AT.

Usually around Columbus Day weekend, when local reports describe the color as near its peak. Expect traffic on October weekends. See fall foliage.

No. DCR prohibits drones in the reservation.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). It became Massachusetts' first state reservation in 1898 and covers about 12,500 acres. See about the park.