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 quite a number of books published describing the best scenic routes for an autumn vacation in New England. One route, which has the honor of being New England's first official scenic route, is the Mohawk trail, which can be reached via Mount Greylock.
The Mohawk Trail/Mount Greylock route combines a scenic drive in the Berkshire Mountains, with a journey over the top of Mount Greylock, the state's highest point. Please be aware that the road over the peak is closed every winter from the first of November.
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.
It is possible to travel the Mohawk Trail, without crossing over the top of Mount Greylock, but if you make the ascent, and climb the 92ft. War Memorial Tower at the summit, you will be rewarded with a view of unspoiled, natural landscapes in five different states.
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 quite a number of books published describing the best scenic routes for an autumn vacation in New England. One route, which has the honor of being New England's first official scenic route, is the Mohawk trail, which can be reached via Mount Greylock.
The Mohawk Trail/Mount Greylock route combines a scenic drive in the Berkshire Mountains, with a journey over the top of Mount Greylock, the state's highest point. Please be aware that the road over the peak is closed every winter from the first of November.
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.
It is possible to travel the Mohawk Trail, without crossing over the top of Mount Greylock, but if you make the ascent, and climb the 92ft. War Memorial Tower at the summit, you will be rewarded with a view of unspoiled, natural landscapes in five different states.
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