Holidays in Massachusetts in the fall cannot really be considered complete without a scenic drive through some of the fantastic, fall foliage which New England is famous for. This short article describes one scenic route, across Mount Greylock, and along the Mohawk trail.
Massachusetts is a state where one can drive from the tree covered hills and mountains in the west, to the pristine beaches in the east, in under three hours. Motorists who wish to see the best of the fall foliage can plan a scenic drive route through the state.
There are numerous books, and quite a few websites, covering scenic routes through New England in the fall. The Mohawk Trail is New England's first official scenic motor route, and it can be combined with a trip over the top of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts' highest peak.
The Mount Greylock/Mohawk Trail route is a scenic drive through the Berkshires, to the top of Massachusetts' highest mountain, Mount Greylock. The road to the mountain top remains open until 1st November every year.
The section along Route 2 from the state border to the Connecticut River is New England's first official scenic route. The honor was designated in 1914 by the Massachusetts state government, at a time when motor touring was in its infancy. This route was first pioneered by Native American tribes, and now forms a scenic highway through some of Massachusetts' most spectacular scenery.
Although one can take the Mohawk Trail route without crossing over Mount Greylock, it can be worth making the eight mile ascent of the mountain to experience the views across five states. Climb the War Memorial Tower for the best view.
Massachusetts is a state where one can drive from the tree covered hills and mountains in the west, to the pristine beaches in the east, in under three hours. Motorists who wish to see the best of the fall foliage can plan a scenic drive route through the state.
There are numerous books, and quite a few websites, covering scenic routes through New England in the fall. The Mohawk Trail is New England's first official scenic motor route, and it can be combined with a trip over the top of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts' highest peak.
The Mount Greylock/Mohawk Trail route is a scenic drive through the Berkshires, to the top of Massachusetts' highest mountain, Mount Greylock. The road to the mountain top remains open until 1st November every year.
The section along Route 2 from the state border to the Connecticut River is New England's first official scenic route. The honor was designated in 1914 by the Massachusetts state government, at a time when motor touring was in its infancy. This route was first pioneered by Native American tribes, and now forms a scenic highway through some of Massachusetts' most spectacular scenery.
Although one can take the Mohawk Trail route without crossing over Mount Greylock, it can be worth making the eight mile ascent of the mountain to experience the views across five states. Climb the War Memorial Tower for the best view.
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