Mt. Greylock Routes?

[witcombusa]

Originally Posted by cp43

I get a "The record you are trying to view is not public" error when I click your link.

Sandy is an excellent route designer though, especially if you like a WHOLE LOT of climbing and dirt roads!

Chris

FIFY

[AngryScientist]

That Sandy Special looks like a goal for the fall!

[schwa86]

I’ve done it this way … https://ridewithgps.com/routes/260136 as others said starting from Williamstown. Some good places to grab a beer after…

[marciero]

Originally Posted by schwa86

I’ve done it this way … https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1701775 as others said starting from Williamstown. Some good places to grab a beer after…

I think you also need to change the privacy settings and make public.

[schwa86]

Originally Posted by marciero

I think you also need to change the privacy settings and make public.

Sorry thought I had linked public version now corrected above.

[mass_biker]

I like to

- start from Williamstown
- roll to No. Adams on highway 2 - a little traffic-y but get that warm up in!
- hard right on Notch rd in No. Adams to start the the climb up the steep (north) side to the summit
- then down the shallow (south) side towards Lanesborough/Pittsfield - Rockwell Rd I think it's called?
- take Rte 7 or any of the parallel roads north a spell
- take a left on Brodie Mtn. road for the little climb past Jiminy Peak
- then right/north on 43 back to W'town

Extra credit if when you descent from Jimmy Peak you head south on 43 into Hancock and then Stephentown NY and then north on NY 22 towards Petersburg NY where you hang a right on Rte 2 that will take you up and over the Petersburg pass and back into W'town via 7.

Not sure about the road conditions on Greylock - it's been many years since I've done it - but the loop I sketched out above is ~60 miles/~6000 ft of climbing with the two biggies (Greylock + Petersburg Pass) as the bookends front + back.

Good luck - awesome riding there..

m_b

[john segal]

If you want a shorter ride, I'd recommend an up & back from the North via Notch Road, starting and finishing in North Adams. Park at Mass MoCA and enjoy a cold post-ride beer at Bright Ideas Brewery. Roundtrip shouldn't take more than 2 hours.

[BumbleBeeDave]

Greylock from The Spoke: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40115940

Greylock + Petersburg Pass: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40116009

• The parking lot by Walgreens and The Spoke is a good place to park . . .
• Notch was in awful shape last time I came down it, but that was at least five years ago. Hopefully they have repaved it since then–and you will be climbing.
• If you want even more climbing, you can go into North Adams and climb Reservoir Road--14%
• Pay no attention to the unpaved marking on the mountain road. It's all paved.
• On the south side downhill descent, watch for the chatter strips at the trail crossings. There are signs, but they can sneak up on you!
• Route 43 over to 22 in NY is good--wide shoulder and not a lot of traffic.
• Rt. 22 in NY north generally has a good shoulder, but lots more traffic than 43. There are some parallel side roads east of 22, but I've never ridden them to check them out.
• The west side of Petersburg Pass has FINALLY been repaved and it's beautiful!
• I avoid Rt 7 north into Williamstown from the bottom of Petersburg Pass. It's narrow, no shoulder, and lots of traffic. Ride at your own risk.
• The Spoke is a cool bike shop. Very messy, but lots of cool stuff lurking in there!

Enjoy!

BBD

Originally Posted by mass_biker

I like to

- start from Williamstown
- roll to No. Adams on highway 2 - a little traffic-y but get that warm up in!
- hard right on Notch rd in No. Adams to start the the climb up the steep (north) side to the summit
- then down the shallow (south) side towards Lanesborough/Pittsfield - Rockwell Rd I think it's called?
- take Rte 7 or any of the parallel roads north a spell
- take a left on Brodie Mtn. road for the little climb past Jiminy Peak
- then right/north on 43 back to W'town

Extra credit if when you descent from Jimmy Peak you head south on 43 into Hancock and then Stephentown NY and then north on NY 22 towards Petersburg NY where you hang a right on Rte 2 that will take you up and over the Petersburg pass and back into W'town via 7.

Not sure about the road conditions on Greylock - it's been many years since I've done it - but the loop I sketched out above is ~60 miles/~6000 ft of climbing with the two biggies (Greylock + Petersburg Pass) as the bookends front + back.

Good luck - awesome riding there..

m_b

[mdeth1313]

I ended up going with this route from BumbleBeeDave (thanks!):

Greylock + Petersburg Pass: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40116009
The parking lot by Walgreens and The Spoke is a good place to park . . .
Notch was in awful shape last time I came down it, but that was at least five years ago. Hopefully they have repaved it since then–and you will be climbing.

The road was fine, I think a total of 2 cars passed me on the way up and that was near the top. Saw a porcupine run into the woods about halfway up. It was Tuesday, pretty much empty except for a few AT hikers at the top.

When descending rockwell road, the visitor center has a water fountain with the bottle filler, which worked well for getting me to Berlin, NY before I needed to refill.

The NY side is fine - Rt 22 has a nice shoulder except on a couple of uphill sections where it goes to 2 lanes - there's not much to the right of the white line, but there are 2 lanes so no issues. There are a couple of county roads that I need to look at that could take some of that out.

I'm astounded by the "cultural" difference between the NY side and MA side. When I stopped at a Stewarts to get more water it was like a (NY) good ol' boy reunion.

Petersberg pass is quite nice (I keep referring to it as St. Petersberg so I feel as if I did something to conquer Russia) - the descent was stellar because there was no traffic and could let 'er rip.

I ended up with 62 miles and over 5600 vertical ft. At the top of Petersberg Pass it was 52 mi and just over 5400 vertical feet.

Definitely worth the 2 hr drive (each way).

[NHAero]

You've inspired me, so I'm planning an easier ride on Sunday after D2R2. This is the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40623080

It's 37.7 miles, 3,428 ft, climbing from the north side. I'd be happy for company if anyone else here wants to ride it!

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by NHAero

You've inspired me, so I'm planning an easier ride on Sunday after D2R2. This is the route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40623080

It's 37.7 miles, 3,428 ft, climbing from the north side. I'd be happy for company if anyone else here wants to ride it!

Your route is not public.

[mdeth1313]

I'd go back to do it again but it's move in weekend for my daughter (college). Won't be around!

Not sure how the traffic is on a Sunday.

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

Your route is not public.

Thought I changed that, please try again, and thanks for the heads up!

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Thought I changed that, please try again, and thanks for the heads up!

I can see it now. Better to avoid the descent on Summer St from Lanesborough. It's under construction and full of deep potholes. You can avoid most of it by turning left on Old Cheshire Rd.

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

I can see it now. Better to avoid the descent on Summer St from Lanesborough. It's under construction and full of deep potholes. You can avoid most of it by turning left on Old Cheshire Rd.

Thanks, I made that detour. What's the Rail Trail like that this loop follows for almost 8 miles?

Also, the most important question - where is the best ice cream?

Thanks!!!