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Fall Foliage Scenic Drive Mohawk Trail Massachusetts
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: Travel and Leisure |
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: 09 February. 2008 20:09 |
by: Cliff Calderwood
This is my favorite Massachusetts scenic drive, but especially during the fall foliage season.
Stretching for 63 miles from the Massachusetts-New York border to Millers Falls on the Connecticut River is a stretch of road known as The Mohawk Trail. It offers one of Massachusetts most beloved and popular fall foliage scenic drives area.
Attractions in the region of the Mohawk Trail are Mount Greylock, The Bridge of Flowers, Glacial Potholes, a natural marble bridge formed by erosion, state forests, old Indian hiking trails, and a plethora of country inns, gift shops, and arts and craft attractions.
The trail more or less follows the footpath trade and travel route used by the peoples in this part of the northeast since postglacial age. The path was well trodden and used to move between the Hudson and Connecticut River valleys.
Anytime of the year traveling this same path by road through this part of the Berkshire Hills is relaxing and inspiring but especially during fall foliage season when everything is cloaked and carpeted in vibrant autumn colors.
This fall foliage scenic drive covers most of the major attractions and plenty of time for stopping and admiring the view or picking up an antique or two. The drive is approximately 65 miles but you should allow all day for viewing in an unhurried and gentle manner.
Start on Route 7 in Lanesborough, just south of Route 2. Follow Lanesborough one mile north to Rockwell Road on the right. This road leads to the summit of Mount Greylock.
The trip to the summit offers splendid view of the valleys and other peaks in the area. A few miles on Rockwell Road is the Mount Greylock Visitor center. Here you can get trail maps and general information about the area.
At the summit is the War Memorial Tower. The climb to the top of a 92-foot-tall tower at the summit provides magnificent views of five states. Once your summit viewing is complete take the Notch Road down to meet the Mohawk Trail on Route 2 in North Adams.
North Adams celebrates the autumn season with the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival and Parade. This is usually the last weekend of September or the first weekend of October. In North Adams is the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, which features an exhibit on the building of the Hoosac Tunnel. Close by east of North Adams off Route 2 and 8 is Natural Bridge State Park.
Follow Route 2 east out of North Adams ascending the Hoosac Mountain Range until Hairpin Turn and then onto the Western Summit. Here you can stop and admire the vistas of Mount Greylock, Vermonts Green Mountains, and the valley below.
How fast or slow you take the next part of the journey depends on time. Continuing on Route 2 east takes you though Charlemont where the famous Hail to the Sunrise statue stands in Memorial Park.
The eastern end of this scenic drive on the Mohawk Trail on Route 2 takes you out to Shelburne Falls where you can view The Bridge of Flowers - a transformed trolley bridge - and the Glacial Potholes below Salmon Falls, where time has produced interesting geological pools.
Scattered throughout this drive are state parks, hikes along ancient trails, scenic views, and of course specialty shopping and dinning opportunities. So as you wind your way around on this tour take time to enjoy this area of a window into the areas heritage.
For more information and details on the Mohawk Trail region visit the trails official web site at www.mohawktrail.com.
About The Author
Clif Calderwood
Are you ready for more details? Then look for the other articles in this series. Or if you cant wait you can pick up the complete scenic drive free report containing these and other New England scenic drives, along with detailed route coverage and attractions, at www.new-england-vacations-guide.com
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