| This is my favorite Massachusetts scenic | | | | trail maps and general information about the |
| drive, but especially during the fall foliage | | | | area. |
| season. | | | | |
| | | | At the summit is the War Memorial Tower. The |
| Stretching for 63 miles from the | | | | climb to the top of a 92-foot-tall tower at |
| Massachusetts-New York border to Millers | | | | the summit provides magnificent views of five |
| Falls on the Connecticut River is a stretch | | | | states. Once your summit viewing is complete |
| of road known as The Mohawk Trail. It offers | | | | take the Notch Road down to meet the Mohawk |
| one of Massachusetts most beloved and popular | | | | Trail on Route 2 in North Adams. |
| fall foliage scenic drives area. | | | | |
| | | | North Adams celebrates the autumn season with |
| Attractions in the region of the Mohawk Trail | | | | the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival and |
| are Mount Greylock, The Bridge of Flowers, | | | | Parade. This is usually the last weekend of |
| Glacial Potholes, a natural marble bridge | | | | September or the first weekend of October. In |
| formed by erosion, state forests, old Indian | | | | North Adams is the Western Gateway Heritage |
| hiking trails, and a plethora of country | | | | State Park, which features an exhibit on the |
| inns, gift shops, and arts and craft | | | | building of the Hoosac Tunnel. Close by east |
| attractions. | | | | of North Adams off Route 2 and 8 is Natural |
| | | | Bridge State Park. |
| The trail more or less follows the footpath | | | | |
| trade and travel route used by the peoples in | | | | Follow Route 2 east out of North Adams |
| this part of the northeast since postglacial | | | | ascending the Hoosac Mountain Range until |
| age. The path was well trodden and used to | | | | Hairpin Turn and then onto the Western |
| move between the Hudson and Connecticut River | | | | Summit. Here you can stop and admire the |
| valleys. | | | | vistas of Mount Greylock, Vermont's Green |
| | | | Mountains, and the valley below. |
| Anytime of the year traveling this same path | | | | |
| by road through this part of the Berkshire | | | | How fast or slow you take the next part of |
| Hills is relaxing and inspiring... but | | | | the journey depends on time. Continuing on |
| especially during fall foliage season when | | | | Route 2 east takes you though Charlemont |
| everything is cloaked and carpeted in vibrant | | | | where the famous "Hail to the Sunrise" statue |
| autumn colors. | | | | stands in Memorial Park. |
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| This fall foliage scenic drive covers most of | | | | The eastern end of this scenic drive on the |
| the major attractions and plenty of time for | | | | Mohawk Trail on Route 2 takes you out to |
| stopping and admiring the view or picking up | | | | Shelburne Falls where you can view The Bridge |
| an antique or two. The drive is approximately | | | | of Flowers - a transformed trolley bridge - |
| 65 miles but you should allow all day for | | | | and the Glacial Potholes below Salmon Falls, |
| viewing in an unhurried and gentle manner. | | | | where time has produced interesting |
| | | | geological pools. |
| Start on Route 7 in Lanesborough, just south | | | | |
| of Route 2. Follow Lanesborough one mile | | | | Scattered throughout this drive are state |
| north to Rockwell Road on the right. This | | | | parks, hikes along ancient trails, scenic |
| road leads to the summit of Mount Greylock. | | | | views, and of course specialty shopping and |
| | | | dinning opportunities. So as you wind your |
| The trip to the summit offers splendid view | | | | way around on this tour take time to enjoy |
| of the valleys and other peaks in the area. | | | | this area of a window into the area's |
| A few miles on Rockwell Road is the Mount | | | | heritage. |
| Greylock Visitor center. Here you can get | | | | |