New Ashford

New Ashford is a small town in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Brodie, a ski resort, was a major attraction, but this closed in 2002. Portions of Mount Greylock are within the town boundary. The town, settled by Europeans in 1762, is said to be named after a fort made of ash trees - "Ash Fort" - which was built in 1769. Alternatively, it is claimed to be named after Ashford, Connecticut.

Get in
New Ashford is north of Lanesborough and south of Williamstown. Route 7 is the primary road through the town, and is the main entry point from Williamstown and Lanesborough. From Hancock, you can take Brodie Mountain Road north through Lanesborough to the junction with Rt. 7 near the New Ashford border. Access to the Mount Greylock portions of the town is from Lanesborough. From Rt. 7, turn onto either North Main Street or Scott Road, and then turn onto Greylock Road, which will turn into Rockwell Road. Travelling up this road will take you into New Ashford, and ultimately will take you to the summit of the mountain in Adams. Various trails accessible by foot which start in Williamstown can also take you into New Ashford. This road is only available seasonally, however.

Get around
Route 7 is the only primary road through New Ashford, and most attractions are along the route. The drive is very scenic, cutting through the forested Taconic Range.

See

 * Several nicely shaded rest stops are along Route 7. A short drive up to Greylock Regional School in Williamstown offers a spectacular view of Mt. Greylock. Also some beautiful scenery along Rockwell Road on Mount Greylock, which is accessible from Lanesborough.

Trails
Note that access to trails on Mount Greylock by car is seasonal. On foot, and snowmobile if enough snowfall, offers broader accessibility.

Eat

 * Temporarily closed.

Sleep

 * Possibly no longer in operation.
 * Possibly no longer in operation.

Go next

 * Williamstown is a short drive to the north, and offers many cultural attractions including the Clark Art Institute and the historic Williams College.
 * Further north is Vermont state
 * To the east of Williamstown is North Adams, which provides access to the northern side of Mt. Greylock.
 * Ramblewild, in Lanesborough, and Jiminy Peak, in Hancock, are a short drive south, off Route 7 on Brodie Mt. Rd. Lanesborough is also south on Rt. 7, and from there Pittsfield.