The Hairpin Turn
a famously tight switchback with a Hoosac Valley overlook
The Hairpin Turn is one of the places Roamward flags on the The Mohawk Trail because it gives the drive its texture: a famously tight switchback with a Hoosac Valley overlook. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Mohawk Trail runs Williamstown → Greenfield, MA. New England’s oldest scenic auto road.
Nearby route stops
- Whitcomb Summit — the trail’s high point, with long Berkshire views (Mohawk Trail)
This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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