TOUR 6: Taconic–Mohawk Trail – Approximately 55 miles
ⓦ THE BERKSHIRE Pownal 2 Bennington County, VT 8 DRIVING TOURS 2 7 TOUR 1: North Central N. Adams Clarksburg Berkshire – Williamstown ⓦ 2 ⓦ Rowe Approx 50 miles Florida 2 TOUR 2: 8 Central Berkshire Rensselaer County, NY Zoar Approx 78 miles S. Williamstown Mt. Greylock ⓦ TOUR 3: 43 3,487 ft. Charlemont South Berkshire ⓦAdams 7 Approx 48 miles Savoy Center 8A 22 New Ashford . 8 R TOUR 4: c i s Franklin o South Central o Savoy 43 H County, MA Berkshire – Cheshire ⓦ 116 Approx 44 miles ⓦ 8 Stephentown ⓦ Hancock A TOUR 5: Cheshire Res. Windsor Plainfield Mount Greylock Lanesborough ⓦ Hampshire Berkshire 9 Approx 26 miles County, MA TOUR 6: Dalton Taconic–Mohawk Trail 20 Pontoosic L. ⓦ New Lebanon Approx 55 miles ⓦ Cummington Ashmere L. TOUR 7: Pittsfield Peru 20 Onota L. ⓦ ⓦ 143 Mt. Greylock – 90 Hinsdale North Berkshire Approx 33 miles 295 Canaan New Lenox 112 N Richmond Pd. y Y 8 a S 20 w Thru Worthington k wa r y Richmond a l Washington P i 41 a r Lenox ⓦ 7 T Middlefield n a ⓦ i
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This driving tour includes mountainous terrain with ➔ Turn right onto East Road in Adams, which settings of breathtaking vistas from strategic lookout runs parallel with Route 8 North. This lovely back points. Begin in Williamstown located in the north- road runs along the edge of the mountain to the center western corner of the Berkshires, adjacent to Vermont of Adams. and New York. ➔ Follow Route 8 North into North Adams ➔ From the Village Green, follow Main Street until it meets Route 2 West, returning to (Route 2 East) through this college town whose archi- Williamstown. tecture reflects its strong beginnings. It is interesting to note the changes in neighborhoods upon entering North Adams, once a thriving industrial center of the Northern Berkshires. Route 2 East passes through the center of North Adams whose views reflect church steeples and Victorian homes of days gone by. As the road narrows, prepare for a gradual climb in elevation before encountering the famous “hairpin turn” approaching the Western Summit. Stop and observe the landscape from this observation point before con- tinuing the top of the Mohawk Trail, an elevation of 2,173 feet above sea level. ➔ Continuing on Route 2 East, soon the road will enter Florida, Massachusetts. Look for signage, a right turn to Savoy Mountain State Forest leading to The most complete source of Berkshires information is a the center of Savoy. Stop and view the waterfalls mouse click away, at www.berkshires.org. Discover money- before leaving the state forest. saving Getaway Deals and discounts, a comprehensive, up- to-the-minute listing of hundreds of events and activities, and hyperlinks to attractions, fine dining, lodging and services throughout the Berkshires. Berkshires.org — your quickest gateway to America’s Premier Cultural Resort.
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