Record SL-642638 · Wikidata Q1587225
Mount Greylock
No list classifications
Elevation
1,063
m
3,488 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
42.6373° N,
73.1660° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount 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 the work of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Henry David Thoreau.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged Mountain | 771 m | NE 63° | 1.7 km |
| Mount Fitch | 945 m | N 13° | 2.1 km |
| Stony Ledge | 783 m | W 287° | 2.4 km |
| Saddle Ball Mountain | 985 m | SW 221° | 3.0 km |
| Mount Prospect | 816 m | NW 333° | 3.2 km |
| Mount Williams | 901 m | N 11° | 3.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chick | Clark Crag | V3 | 8.3 km |
| Subtle Traverse | Clark Crag | V3 | 8.3 km |
| The Two Step | Clark Crag | V1+ | 8.3 km |
| Extra Mayo | Clark Crag | V5 | 8.3 km |
| Lickety Splits | Clark Crag | V4+ | 8.3 km |