Mount Greylock State Reservation, Nature reserve and state park in Adams, Massachusetts.
Mount Greylock State Reservation is a nature reserve spanning roughly 12,000 acres of protected land across six towns, with numerous hiking trails running through it. The landscape changes from valleys to forests and open summits, with the peak reaching about 3,500 feet above sea level.
The area gained protection status in 1898 when the state legislature funded land purchases and created a commission to oversee it. This early action to preserve natural lands was pioneering for the country at that time.
The Veterans War Memorial Tower at the summit was built in the early 1930s and serves as a tribute to Massachusetts veterans. This structure has become a landmark that visitors recognize during their hikes and shapes how people experience the mountain today.
Access to the summit varies by season, with lodges and facilities operating mainly during the warmer months from May through October. Visitors should check conditions and facility availability before starting their hikes.
A section of the famous Appalachian Trail running about 11 miles through the reservation links it to a vast hiking network across the region. This makes the mountain a significant stop for backpackers traveling one of the country's longest trails.
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