The Mohawk Trail - North Adams to Greenfield, Massachusetts
Distance: 59.5 Km / 37.1 Mi Duration: 00:53:14
Riding the Mohawk Trail in Massachusetts
Originally a Native American trade route, the Mohawk Trail is one of New England's oldest and most beautiful scenic routes and as a result, it makes for an awesome motorcycle road.
This famous and highly photographed section of the Mohawk Trail route goes from North Adams to Greenfield, Massachusetts. For more information on the Mohawk Trail see: http://www.mohawktrail.com/
Mohawk Trail officially known as Massachusetts Highway 2 was a principal route of travel for Native American traders traveling west into New York. It lies between the towns of Williamstown and Orange within Berkshire Mountains and Mohawk Trail State Forest. The most popular section is the one from North Adam to Greenfield, which can be completed in 36.9 mi (60 km) or in over 1 hour.
Hairpin Sign - North Adams, MA
Photo credit: ADVrider user : Dugmar
Mohawk Trail Hairpin
The Mohawk Trail runs through the city of North Adams
It's the least populous city in Massachusetts and has a bunch of attractions to divert your attention like Mount Greylock, the highest subalpine mountain in Massachusetts at 3,489 feet (1,063 m) and the Appalachian Trail.
Main Street North Adams, MA
North Adams, MA - Scenic View
Mount Greylock Summit
Photo credit: Flickr user TFGalliherJR
Mount Greylock Plaque
__From North Adams go East on Mohawk Trail to Greenfield__Â
Passing through the small towns of Florida, Charlemont, Shelburne Falls and Shelburne. A few sights to see include:
The Golden Eagle Restaurant on the Famous Mohawk Trail Hairpin, East of North Adams.
Golden Eagle Restaurant on the Mohawk Trail Hairpin, East of North Adams
The Natural Bridge, a 15 ft thick, 30 ft spanned natural marble bridge in North Adams
Natural Bridge State Park
The Natural Bridge, a 15 ft thick, 30 ft spanned natural marble bridge in North Adams
Photo credit: Flickr user TFGalliherJR
Hail to the sunrise, a 900lb Bronze statue of a Native Indian with his arms uplifted to the 'Great Spirit' located in Charlemont.
Hail to the Sunrise Statue, Charlemont, MA
Little Big House located in Shelburne is a unique 'pop-art' house with oversized construction; it's also a gallery showcasing work by Glenn Ridler.
Little Big House, Shelburne, MA
Bridge of Flowers is a flower and plant living pedestrian bridge in Shelburne Falls.
Bridge of Flowers. Shelburne Falls, MA
Bridge of Flowers. Shelburne Falls, MA - view from water
At the Eastern terminus of the Mohawk Trail you'll arrive in Greenfield
The town was originally settled by the Pocumtuck Indians, but they were wiped out by the Mohawk Indians in 1664. However many Native American artefacts are still found in the area dated between 7,000 to 9,000 years BC. The English colonized here in 1686.
The Mohawk trail is considered to be New England's best scenic road and as a result, the state's best motorcycle road. Plenty of Native American history to please the historical buff and plenty of attractions to please the photography buff. Most importantly plenty of twisties and even a hairpin to please the motorcycle rider. Enjoy the Ride. EatSleepRIDE.
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