Mount Greylock Visitor Center
The Mount Greylock Visitor Center is at 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237, at the base of the mountain. It's open daily from 9am to 4pm, closed 12:30 to 1pm and on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission and parking are free. Inside are exhibits and a short film about the state's highest peak, free trail maps, restrooms and drinking water.
It's also park headquarters, the place to call before an overnight hike. Unlike the summit buildings, it stays open all winter.
Visitor Center at a Glance
What's Inside
- Exhibits and a short orientation film on the culture and nature of Massachusetts' highest point.
- Free paper trail maps for the whole reservation and Greylock Glen.
- Regional visitor information for the northern Berkshires.
- Restrooms (9am to 4pm) and drinking water, year-round.
- Park staff who can answer questions and register backpacking trips.
Hours
DCR lists the visitor center as open daily, 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. It's closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unlike the summit buildings, it doesn't close for the winter. All other hours are on our hours page.
Getting There
The address is 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237. DCR describes the setting as scenic fields and woodland with views across the Berkshire Hills. The lot is open to all vehicles year-round, including vehicles too long for the summit road. From here the summit is 8 miles up Rockwell Road while the auto road is open. See parking and directions.
Hikes From the Visitor Center
- Bradley Farm Interpretive Trail: a 1.8-mile loop, about 90 minutes, easy. It starts at the kiosk at the northeast corner of the parking lot. Numbered posts match DCR's free self-guided brochure.
- Rounds Rock Trek: 6.9 miles round trip, 5 to 6 hours, moderate, to the knob of Rounds Rock with views south and west to the Catskills. More in our hiking guide.
The Bradley Farm Story
The visitor center sits on what was the Bradley family farm. DCR's trail brochure says William Bradley, one of the founders of Lanesborough, acquired the land around 1762. His son, Captain Ephraim Bradley, grew it to 300 acres by 1800, and the family farmed here until about 1822.
The brochure adds that between 1765 and 1865 the mountain's slopes held at least 42 farms. Stone walls and an old apple orchard along the Bradley Farm Trail are what's left of them. The forest you walk through today grew back after farming ended.
Programs
DCR runs public programs and events from the visitor center and posts a monthly program list on the park page. Accessible programs are offered.
Accessibility
DCR lists the visitor center, its restrooms and its educational programs as accessible. The summit is also listed as an accessible scenic vista, reachable by car in season.
Registering an Overnight Trip
Backpackers and off-season campers should call the visitor center at (413) 499-4262 to register their plans. Overnight parking is allowed here year-round. Details on our camping page.
Details here come from DCR's visitor center listing and the DCR park page.
Map to the Visitor Center
Visitor Center FAQ
Where is the Mount Greylock Visitor Center?
At 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237, at the base of the mountain at the south end of the reservation. The summit is 8 miles up Rockwell Road.
What are the Mount Greylock Visitor Center hours?
Daily 9:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. It stays open in winter.
Is the Mount Greylock Visitor Center free?
Yes. DCR lists free admission and free parking. It's wheelchair accessible.
Are there restrooms at the Mount Greylock Visitor Center?
Yes, open 9am to 4pm, along with drinking water year-round.
Facts from the DCR page for Mount Greylock State Reservation.