MA 2 · Massachusetts
Mohawk Trail motorcycle ride
The Mohawk Trail is the stretch of Massachusetts Route 2 across the northern Berkshires. It climbs along the Deerfield River and over the hills to the famous Hairpin Turn above North Adams before dropping to Williamstown.
Distance
43 mi
Riding time
1 h 15 min
Lowest
170 ft
Highest
2,220 ft
Opens Greenfield to Williamstown in the MotoCurve planner on the Curvy style. Change the start to your home or hotel, then send it to the app for voice navigation.
Highlights
- The Hairpin Turn above North Adams, with a view across the valley.
- The Deerfield River valley and Shelburne Falls.
- Fall foliage that rivals anywhere in New England.
Before you ride
- It is a working highway with trucks and local traffic.
- Foliage weekends in early October are busy.
When to ride
Open all year. Late September and early October bring the foliage.
Questions
- How long is the Mohawk Trail?
- As MotoCurve routes it, Greenfield to Williamstown is about 43 miles, roughly 1 h 15 min of riding without stops.
- When can you ride the Mohawk Trail?
- Open all year. Late September and early October bring the foliage.
- How high does the Mohawk Trail go?
- The route runs between about 170 and 2,220 feet above sea level.
- Can I get turn-by-turn directions for the Mohawk Trail?
- Yes. Open it in the free MotoCurve planner, change the start to your home or hotel, and send it to the MotoCurve app for voice navigation on Android or iPhone. You can also download the GPX for a Garmin or another GPS.
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