Mt Greylock, Mass (Roadbike)
Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's
the average grade? What's on the top? Is it doable in December? What's the local town like? Any good restaurants? Anything else in the area? Thanks. |
When we climbed Mt. Greylock one winter back in 1965 or 1966 on the
Thunderbolt Ski Trail, it was one cold, windy day. On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:27:39 -0500, "hgl" wrote: Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's the average grade? What's on the top? Is it doable in December? What's the local town like? Any good restaurants? Anything else in the area? Thanks. |
When we climbed Mt. Greylock one winter back in 1965 or 1966 on the
Thunderbolt Ski Trail, it was one cold, windy day. On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:27:39 -0500, "hgl" wrote: Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's the average grade? What's on the top? Is it doable in December? What's the local town like? Any good restaurants? Anything else in the area? Thanks. |
"hgl" wrote in message news:NGpqd.8037$T02.3937@lakeread06...
Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's the average grade? What's on the top? Is it doable in December? What's the local town like? Any good restaurants? Anything else in the area? Thanks. December for Mt. Greylock (I'm assuming you mean Massachuttes)? You could get lucky or not as far as weather is concerned. Now in the Northeast we're having a mild spell for this time of year. It has been in the 40's-50's. There are numerous approaches. North, and south as well as west. But from most main roads you are probably no more than 5 miles from the top. The ridge runs north-south so those approaches will be less steep. When I drove up it a few years ago I didn't remember anything really long that was really steep. There are probably a few spots that get steep but don't last long. On the top is a facility maintained (or was) by the AMC. Don't know if it will be open but they run a lodge with food available. AMC.org for details. You'll also find a memorial to war veterans. In the area. Pittsfield is nice and has a pretty good natural history museum. In Adams you'll find good theater but it may not be as good as in the summer. In Stockbridge you can eat in the restaurant that has replaced Alice's restaurant of the famous song. You can also visit the Normal Rockwell museum (big thumbs up from me). There are also other art galleries. Related to weather you could skip the bike ride for skiing at Jiminy Peak or Bromley (?). Restaurants are pretty good. The area is known for arts and has a good range of restaurants. Don't know what is there now so you're on your own but expect better than average. Hope this helps. Andy |
"hgl" wrote in message news:NGpqd.8037$T02.3937@lakeread06...
Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's the average grade? What's on the top? Is it doable in December? What's the local town like? Any good restaurants? Anything else in the area? Thanks. December for Mt. Greylock (I'm assuming you mean Massachuttes)? You could get lucky or not as far as weather is concerned. Now in the Northeast we're having a mild spell for this time of year. It has been in the 40's-50's. There are numerous approaches. North, and south as well as west. But from most main roads you are probably no more than 5 miles from the top. The ridge runs north-south so those approaches will be less steep. When I drove up it a few years ago I didn't remember anything really long that was really steep. There are probably a few spots that get steep but don't last long. On the top is a facility maintained (or was) by the AMC. Don't know if it will be open but they run a lodge with food available. AMC.org for details. You'll also find a memorial to war veterans. In the area. Pittsfield is nice and has a pretty good natural history museum. In Adams you'll find good theater but it may not be as good as in the summer. In Stockbridge you can eat in the restaurant that has replaced Alice's restaurant of the famous song. You can also visit the Normal Rockwell museum (big thumbs up from me). There are also other art galleries. Related to weather you could skip the bike ride for skiing at Jiminy Peak or Bromley (?). Restaurants are pretty good. The area is known for arts and has a good range of restaurants. Don't know what is there now so you're on your own but expect better than average. Hope this helps. Andy |
hgl wrote
Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's the average grade? There's some info about that on these pages: http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/m/climbs/#Mt_Greylock http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/east/mt_greylock Ken |
hgl wrote
Can anybody shed some light on this? What is the length of the climb? What's the average grade? There's some info about that on these pages: http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/m/climbs/#Mt_Greylock http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/r/east/mt_greylock Ken |
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