Appalachian Trail Trailhead - Rockwell Road
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Williamstown, MA
Snowshoeing | Hiking
Upper Gould Trailhead - Rockwell Road Rockwell Road, Adams, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
A waterfall along the trail.
The trail wandering through the woods.
Roots from a large tree encroaching the trail.
A small shelter along the trail.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
About Upper Gould Trailhead - Rockwell Road
The Upper Gould Trailhead will bring visitors to an extensive hiking area in Mount Greylock State Reservation. Hikers will have many options for an enjoyable day of outdoor recreation in the Berkshires. The Appalachian Trail—a 2,000+ mile hiking trail from Georgia to Maine—passes directly through the trailhead on its way to the summit of Mount Greylock. Going southbound on the path, visitors can reach a picturesque mountain pond and continue to descend through the State Reservation. Eventually, hikers will arrive in the Town of Cheshire.
The trail northbound will take hikers to panoramic scenic views at the summit of Mount Greylock. There, visitors will find the War Memorial Tower, a café, and a water-filling station.
The Gould Trail (5.5 mile loop) also leaves from this parking area. Hikers can descend on this trail and reach Peck's Brook Shelter, a backcountry camping area next to Peck's Brook Falls. The trail then continues until it reaches the mountain's base at Greylock Glen.
Visitors will find the trailhead across from the end of Notch Road, where it meets Summit Road and Rockwell Road. Because these roads are not open from late October until mid-May, visitors must arrive by foot or snowmobile during some parts of the year.
The State Reservation is open for hunting from October to May; however, it is prohibited within the Summit's War Memorial Park any time of the year.
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
This site has a flat gravel parking lot. The trailhead connects to the parking lot. The trail is hilly (up to 10% for several feet), and 2.5 feet wide for its duration. There are loose sticks, stones, and leaves.
The parking lot, seen from the entrance.
The road up to the parking lot.
The narrow trail surrounded by shruberry.
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Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
