BELLOWS PIPE TRAIL ski & hike on Mt Greylock
Jan 12, 2009 - BELLOWS PIPE TRAIL from Notch Rd. NE side of Mt. Greylock near N Adams, MA. Parking lot uphill from trailhead not a priority for plowing (got plowed just after we got there). Great conditions - good base topped with up to a foot of powder. Some blowdown; stream crossings not too bad (just make sure its been cold lately). Climb for 2.7 miles to lean-to; thru-trees view of Hoosic River valley. Continued on to Thunderbolt Ski Trail; watched a couple of guys come down using alpine touring gear. Fun run back; intermediate with only 1 steeper hill. 1, 000'+ elevation, 6.5 miles, 4+ hours. Jan 16, 2006 - BELLOWS PIPE TRAIL thru the notch between Mt. Greylock & Ragged Mtn., N. Adams, Mass. Trailhead just before the end of plowing on Notch Rd. Trail is wide, relatively smooth. 8" powder, little base; windblown at higher elevation. More wet stream crossing than I would like due to recent warm spell & ...