Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,489 feet (1,063 meters).
A mountain inside Adams
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Adams
Mount Greylock is inside Adams, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1830
Mount Greylock dates from 1830. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Adams. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts at 3,489 feet (1,063 meters). Located in the northwest region of the state, it is part of the Taconic Mountains, a geologically distinct range from the nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains. Expansive views and a small area of sub-alpine forest characterize its upper reaches. A seasonal automobile road crosses the summit area near three structures from the 1930s; these together constitute a small National Historic District. Various hiking paths including the Appalachian Trail traverse the area, which is part of the larger Mount Greylock State Reservation.
The peak is mentioned in works by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Henry David Thoreau.
- Type
- Mountain
- Established
- 1830
- Elevation
- 3,491 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 52K a year
Where to stay near Mount Greylock
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Adams (9) and Williamstown (22).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mount Greylock | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | in town | — | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,934 | $210K | C+ |
| Williamstown | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 22 6 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs | 9,186 | $437K | B+ |
| North Adams | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 12,368 | $196K | D− |
| Pittsfield | 14 mi south | 20 min | 24 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 42,909 | $257K | C− |
| Lanesborough | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,999 | $299K | — |
| Lenox | 19 mi south | 30 min | 32 11 hotels · 2 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,059 | $467K | B− |
| Bennington | 17 mi north | 25 min | 24 7 hotels · 10 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,953 | $213K | C− |
| Hancock 62% vacation homes | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 748 | $376K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Greylock
Other well-known places within 56 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
15 mi MuseumClark Art Institute
47 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
221 mi TheatreTanglewood
35 mi MuseumMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
56 mi MountainMount Monadnock
48 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
426 mi MuseumNorman Rockwell Museum
50 mi Theme parkSix Flags New EnglandPhoto credits
Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Norman Rockwell Museum: User:Rmrfstar, CC BY 2.5 · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain
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Visiting Mount Greylock
Is Mount Greylock in Adams?
Yes. It’s inside Adams, MA.
When is the best time to visit Mount Greylock?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Mount Greylock?
Albany (ALB), about 33 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mount Greylock?
Williamstown (5 mi, 22 places to stay), Adams (in town, 9 places to stay) and North Adams (4 mi, 9 places to stay).
Tips from people in Adams
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Adams’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.