Mount Greylock from North Adams

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Difficulty points	715
Length	9.1 mi
Average gradient	5.9%
Steepest segment	14.3%
Total ascent	2822 ft

Difficulty points

715

Length

9.1 mi

Average gradient

5.9%

Steepest segment

14.3%

Total ascent

2822 ft

Short recap

Famous climb

4 hairpin turns

#20 toughest climb of Appalachians

#23 most elevation gain of Appalachians

#40 longest climb of Appalachians

#16 average steepest climb of Massachusetts

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Climbing times

5 mph	01:50:06
7 mph	01:17:56
9 mph	01:00:44
12 mph	00:45:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Greylock can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Greylock from North Adams is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Greylock from Lanesborough.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Greylock from North Adams. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Mount Greylock from North Adams is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Mount Greylock from North Adams is 9.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Greylock from North Adams is 5.9%.

Mount Greylock from North Adams has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Mount Greylock from North Adams is at 3471 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:50:06 to climb Mount Greylock from North Adams. At 7 mph the time is 01:17:56, and at 9 mph 01:00:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:38 is an achievable time.

Mount Greylock from North Adams is located in the region Massachusetts in United States.

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