Mohawk Trail & Hairpin Turn
Mohawk Trail
New England's earliest scenic highway. The hairpin turn east of North Adams offers views over the Hoosac Valley.
The Mohawk Trail is the western section of Route 2. It was opened as a scenic road in 1914 and crosses the Berkshire hills. In autumn, the red foliage along the route makes it a classic New England driving tour. The Hairpin Turn east of North Adams is a sharp bend with a restaurant and an observation platform beside it, where you can look out over North Adams and Mount Greylock. Admission is free. For the autumn foliage season, it is best to drive there on a weekday morning to avoid weekend traffic.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Natural Bridge State Park
- MASS MoCA
- Mount Greylock
- Williams College Museum of Art
- The Clark Art Institute
- Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
- Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
- Berkshire Museum