Mount Greylock Drive to the Summit

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[{"selector":"#anim-e7d0b2a6-8fba-4f96-ac32-90cf9eac643b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Looking for a scenic drive to do with your family? Take a trip to Mount Greylock State Reservation and make the drive up the summit of the tallest mountain in Massachusetts! Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-c54d49b4-b3be-49fd-b70f-54ff4a1e8274","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] One cool thing about this mountain is that the Appalachian Trail goes through it! The section that goes through Mt Greylock is 12 miles long. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-ce9b8b6b-c83b-45f0-b5f4-fec4031e9330","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The drive to the summit is short, but fairly steep with some hair pin turns. You can either take Rockwell Road or Notch Road. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-88095932-6570-4376-8a3a-f8b175536ae8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The drive up takes about 20 minutes. If you take Notch Road, there are various pull-offs that make for great picture spots. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-9f036f18-f0f0-454d-969d-fc66b5522864","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Be sure to check out the Veterans War Memorial Tower at the top of the summit! This beautiful memorial stands at 92 feet tall. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-b71f10bd-6e0d-4015-9968-3d5b9bed0a62","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Climb to the top of the tower for some stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape! Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-6395698c-5339-4ce3-9e0d-b5bef1815e67","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Be sure to also check out Bascom Lodge! It was built using local stone and wood from the mountain! Learn more

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Mount Greylock Drive to the Summit

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