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Ski area · Hancock · Massachusetts

Jiminy Peak Resort

In Hancock stands Jiminy Peak Resort, a ski area. A short trip away is Mount Greylock, 8.6 mi off. Highs of 30–35°F mark the coldest months, January, February and December.

Vertical
1,118 ft
#156 of 232 U.S. ski areas
Runs
40
8 lifts
Where
In Hancock
8 places to stay
Official site
In brief

A ski area inside Hancock

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Hancock

Jiminy Peak Resort is inside Hancock, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.

When to go

Month by month

Here is how the weather at Jiminy Peak changes month by month.

Jan30° / 13°
Feb33° / 14°
Mar41° / 22°
Apr54° / 33°
May66° / 44°
Jun74° / 52°
Jul79° / 56°
Aug77° / 55°
Sep70° / 49°
Oct57° / 39°
Nov46° / 29°
Dec35° / 19°
Typical highs and lows in Hancock. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Hancock. Hancock’s full climate →
Where to stay

Where to sleep near Jiminy Peak Resort

Nearest for a night are Hancock (8) and Pittsfield (24).

Jiminy Peak1234Hancock8Pittsfield24Lenox32Williamstown22Lanesborough9Adams9Lee21North Adams9Mount GreylockTanglewoodClark Art InstituteNorman Rockwell Museum10 mi
Jiminy Peak12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Mount Greylock
  2. 2Tanglewood
  3. 3Clark Art Institute
  4. 4Norman Rockwell Museum
In town

Hancock

8 places to stay · 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds

You’re already here.

748 people · 62% vacation homes

10 min drive

Pittsfield

24 places to stay · 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds

42,909 people

7 mi south of Jiminy Peak

20 min drive

Lenox

32 places to stay · 11 hotels · 2 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground

5,059 people

13 mi south of Jiminy Peak

15 min drive

Williamstown

22 places to stay · 6 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs

9,186 people

11 mi north of Jiminy Peak

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Jiminy PeakDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Hancock 62% vacation homesin town—8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds748$376K—
Pittsfield7 mi south10 min24 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds42,909$257KC−
Lenox13 mi south20 min32 11 hotels · 2 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground5,059$467KB−
Williamstown11 mi north15 min22 6 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs9,186$437KB+
Lanesborough3 mi southeast5 min9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds2,999$299K—
Adams10 mi northeast15 min9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins7,934$210KC+
Lee17 mi south25 min21 9 hotels · 1 motel · 10 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins5,673$353KB−
North Adams12 mi northeast20 min9 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground12,368$196KD−

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

ALBAlbany · major hub29 mi
BDLBradley · major hub52 mi
RUTRutland - Southern Vermont Regional70 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Jiminy Peak’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Beyond Jiminy Peak

These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Norman Rockwell Museum: User:Rmrfstar, CC BY 2.5 · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain

Common questions

Questions before you go

Is Jiminy Peak Resort in Hancock?

Yes. It’s inside Hancock, MA.

What is the closest airport to Jiminy Peak Resort?

Albany (ALB), about 29 miles away.

Where should I stay near Jiminy Peak Resort?

Pittsfield (7 mi, 24 places to stay), Lenox (13 mi, 32 places to stay) and Williamstown (11 mi, 22 places to stay).

From locals

Local tips in Hancock

Share what you know in Hancock’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.