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Appalachian Trail

Address

Visitors Center/Park Headquarters
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237
directions 

Phone

(413) 499-4262

Online

mount.greylock@state.ma.us
Download a trail map 
Historic site
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

Appalachian Trail runs 2175 miles, stretching from Georgia to Maine. The trail provides a continuous green pathway through a chain of mountains and hills. Of the vast trail way, 90 miles is home to Massachusetts. Traveling over Mount Everett in the south, all the way up and through Mount Greylock in the north. The Appalachian Trail provides offers hiking for both the long-distance or day hiker.

Hours

Park is open dawn to dusk

Visitor Center hours

Sunday - Saturday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm

Auto Roads to the summit of Mt. Greylock, Bascom Lodge and the War Memorial Tower are closed for the season.

Parking

Daily parking fees

MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $10

Download trail map for information on where to park on the Appalachian Trail

Activities

Person hiking along a roaring stream

Hiking & walking

The Appalachian Trail is perfect for long-distance or day hikes. Trails run along scenic ridges and down through sprawling valleys.
Cozy campsite set up in the woods

Camping

The trail offers all kinds of camping, including a lodge, a cabin, tent platforms, and campsites.

All Activities

  • Hiking
  • Camping

Facilities

  • Scenic views

Related Parks

Mount Washington State Forest 
Beartown State Forest 
October Mountain State Forest 
Mount Greylock State Reservation 
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