Greylock

Adams, Massachusetts

Latest NewsGreylock is closed to flying on weekends (incl Monday holidays) thru the end of October when the park road closes for the season.
See the News Page for some timely advice.
RatingHG Advanced
PG Advanced

HG and PG Intermediates may fly under direct supervision of a qualified USHPA Observer, Examiner, or Advanced Instructor
Launch TypeSlope
Wind DirectionEast

NE to SSE possible
Launch42°38'12.3"N 73°09'54.9"W
or 42.636757, -73.16525
Launch MSL3480ft
HG LZ- Amy's42°39'35.4"N 73°06'08.3"W
or 42.659842, -73.102316
Vertical to Amy's2760ft or 6.8/1 glide
PG LZ - Greylock Glen42°37'41.6"N 73°08'20.0"W
or 42.628215, -73.138899
Vertical to the Glen2300ft or 3.4/1 glide
Access

Winter
2WD paved access road to top, open dawn to dusk. Park closed late Oct to mid-May.
FeesThere is usually a parking fee.
Season Pass available, as well as lifetime pass for 60+.
Driving DirectionsTake Rt 8 up from Pittsfield, or Rt2 over from Boston.
ContactsState Liaison - Gary Trudeau (413) 822-4860


RestrictionsMust sign in at Parking hut each flying day and sign permit/waiver once per calendar year. NO TOP LANDINGS. No commercial tandem.
NotesMount Greylock is in the Mount Greylock State Reservation, Adams, Massachusetts. A paved road leads to within 100 yards of launch

Primary LZ is "Amy's Field" behind the McCann trade school.

Greylock Glen LZ is directly below launch. Do NOT use the old "Gould's Farm" Field south of the Glen.