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This rustic stone and wood Lodge was built at the summit of Mt. Greylock in the Berkshires of Massachusetts by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1937 to provide accommodations for hikers, vacationers and nature enthusiasts. |
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BASCOM
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As of November, 2006, the restaurant and accommodations at Bascom Lodge will no longer be operated by Nature's Classroom. In addition, the lodge is not scheduled to open for the 2007 season, while road repairs are being made. We would like to thank all our past guests for making our stewardship of Bascom Lodge a wonderful experience. For more information on the future plans for the lodge please visit the website of the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). |
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This rustic stone and wood Lodge was built at the summit of Mt. Greylock in the Berkshires of Massachusetts by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1937 to provide accommodations for hikers, vacationers and nature enthusiasts. |
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| The lodge is currently operated by Nature's Classroom in partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). |
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Stone fireplaces, high ceilings with hand-cut spruce beams, and a porch with large windows provide an ideal atmosphere for dining, relaxing after a hike, or just enjoying the finest views in the Berkshires. |
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The Lodge accommodates 34 guests - four private rooms sleep two each in double or twin beds, 4 family rooms with a queen bed and 1 bunk bed, and two co-ed bunkrooms accommodate nine guests each. Bathrooms are shared and individual shower units with adjacent changing area offer privacy. Blankets, sheets, pillows and towel are provided. |
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| Whether traveling in a group or
solo, by car, bike, or by foot, Bascom is a great place to experience
mountain hospitality at its finest.
A snack bar serves a variety of trail snacks, beverages, and sandwiches, and the Lodge's trading post is stocked with hiker supplies, maps, T-shirts, postcards and guide books. |
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The Lodge is open daily from mid-May to late October. Dinner is served family style and is guaranteed to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Reservations are required for meals and lodging. |
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From the Mass. Turnpike, take exit #2 in Lee. Follow Rt. 20 to Rt. 7 north. Continue north to Lanesboro. Watch for the Mt. Greylock Reservation and Visitor Center signs on the right, 2 miles north of Lanesboro. Turn right at North Main St. and follow Mt. Greylock and Bascom Lodge signs 9 miles to the summit. The Visitor Center is on your right just before entering the gates to the Reservation (about 20 minutes from the summit). A scenic alternative is Rt. 8 through Adams. From Rte. 2 West in North Adams, look for the Mt. Greylock Reservation sign on the left just west of the town center and turn left onto Notch Road. Follow Notch road 9 miles to the summit. |
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