Berkshires Hiking: Mount Greylock’s Hidden Gem with Big Views and an Easy Hike - Rounds Rock Loop
While there are some hikes make you work hard for the payoff, this hike - the Rounds Rock Loop from Rockwell Road - isn't one of them! This short and easy hike from the summit road of Mount Greylock will surprise you with wide-open views without the crowds you'll find at the top of Mount Greylock. Rounds Rock Trailhead We started from a little pull-off along Rockwell Road in Mount Greylock State Reservation. There’s room for a few cars, and the trail sign is modest, so it is easy to miss. From here, the Rounds Rock Trail starts on the other side of the road, going into the woods and away from the pavement in just a few steps. Rounds Rock Trail Description The Rounds Rock Trail climbs as you leave the road and in about two tenths of a mile you come to an unmarked trail junction, which is where the Rounds Rock Loop begins. We hiked the trail counterclockwise and after finishing it later, this would be the way we would recommend hiking the loop. The ascent is more gentle and it’...
