Mount Greylock State Reservation Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Bellows Pipe Trailhead

Notch Road, North Adams, MA

About Bellows Pipe Trailhead

The Bellows Pipe Trail is a moderate hiking trail in Mount Greylock State Reservation. The pathway will provide visitors access to an expansive hiking area with overlooks, waterfalls, and plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Visitors will leave the trailhead on a double-track road through a forest of red oaks and maples. The trail is consistently rocky, and visitors must cross several mountain streams as they steadily climb. Many local wildlife species, including birds and salamanders, will be visible throughout the pathway. Wildflowers are also abundant when the weather begins to warm in spring.

Eventually, after a gradual climb, visitors will arrive at a trail junction with the Ragged Mountain Trail. This narrow pathway leads up a steep slope to scenic views near the top of Ragged Mountain. When the weather begins to cool in autumn, this overlook showcases the vibrance of fall foliage across the Berkshires.

While continuing on the Bellows Pipe Trail, visitors will soon arrive at a lean-to, perfect for camping trips with friends or family. The trail then steeply ascends to panoramic views at the summit of Mount Greylock.

Visitors will find a small parking area near the intersection of Notch Road and Reservoir Road. In the wintertime, when Notch Road is closed, this is an excellent starting point for a hike in the State Reservation. The State Reservation is open for hunting from Columbus Day to May 19th; however, it is prohibited within the Summit's War Memorial Park any time of the year.