How long does Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway take to ride?

About 28 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway start and end?

It runs between Russell, MA and Lee, MA. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway a twisty road?

We count about 90 corners across 28 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.

Is there a GPX file for Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Motorcycle Ride Planner · Routes · United States

Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway

United States · US-20

28.5Miles

90Corners

3.2Per mile

5/10Difficulty

New England's first designated scenic highway (1910). Weaves along the wild Westfield River and stone Keystone Arches, climbing over the Berkshire crest with wide sweeping radii and lush forested mountain shoulders.

Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway runs 28.5 miles between Russell, MA and Lee, MA. We count about 90 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Straightforward riding with enough bends to stay interesting.

Plan a ride on it Download GPX Open in Google Maps 3D view

Tank-bag quick reference

StartRussell, MA42.1895, -72.8598
High280 ft - 1,735 ft (Jacob's Ladder Summit)elevation range
EndLee, MA42.3045, -73.2487

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

Repair within reach

26 miRonnie's Cycle SalesPittsfield, United States

Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.

Somewhere to stop

37 miGolden Eagle Restaurant at Mohawk Trail Hairpin TurnNorth Adams, MA

Questions riders ask

How long does Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway take to ride?: About 28 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
Where does Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway start and end?: It runs between Russell, MA and Lee, MA. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
Is Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway a twisty road?: We count about 90 corners across 28 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.
Is there a GPX file for Jacob's Ladder Trail Scenic Byway?: Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.