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Mohawk Trail fall foliage drive
The Mohawk Trail (Route 2) crosses the northern Berkshires from the Connecticut River valley near Greenfield west to Williamstown. Designated in 1914, it is one of the oldest scenic routes in the country. The high country around Whitcomb Summit typically peaks around October 8, and the river valleys around Shelburne Falls and Williamstown around October 15 to 17.
- Route
- MA Route 2
- From – to
- Greenfield area to Williamstown
- Typical peak
- Oct 8 – Oct 17
2026 foliage season
Typical season
Peak around October 17 at Shelburne Falls. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
Status shown for Shelburne Falls, at 400 feet. See below for other points along the drive.
Peak along the route
Bars show the typical best-viewing window at each point. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
Along the way
- Shelburne Falls, with the Bridge of Flowers and the glacial potholes in the Deerfield River.
- Charlemont, along the Deerfield River.
- Mohawk Trail State Forest, along the Cold River, known for its old-growth trees.
- Whitcomb Summit, at about 2,272 feet, the highest point on the route.
- The Hairpin Turn, a full switchback on the descent with a view over North Adams to Mount Greylock.
- Williamstown, at the western end, below Mount Greylock.
Short walks
Mohawk Trail State Forest has trails through old-growth forest. From Williamstown, the summit of Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts, has a road and trails to the top.
The season at Shelburne Falls
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
Nearby destinations and guides
Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage on the Mohawk Trail?
In a typical year, color along the Mohawk Trail peaks from about October 8 at Whitcomb Summit to about October 17 at Shelburne Falls. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
Peak dates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years. They are not live observations. How it works.