The Hopper
The Hopper sits at 1,383 feet along the Mount Greylock Scenic Byway, facing 300 degrees, with terrain dropping 196 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Hopper Road Reserve lies west-northwest at 1.7 miles, at an elevation of 977 feet, and Phelps Knoll rises west-northwest at 3.3 miles, reaching 1,024 feet. The orientation puts the view roughly toward sunset, offset about 30 degrees from square, so evening light crosses the overlook at an angle rather than straight on. Troy is 26.5 miles west-northwest and Albany 29.1 miles west, while Chicopee lies 45.4 miles southeast. Fitch Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, and Ragged Mountain follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hopper Road Reserve977 ftwest-northwest · 1.7 mi
- Phelps Knoll1,024 ftwest-northwest · 3.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:57 | 19:05 | 18:28 |
| June solstice | 05:16 | 20:35 | 19:52 |
| September equinox | 06:41 | 18:52 | 18:15 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 16:23 | 15:37 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Troy26.5 mi west-northwest
- Albany29.1 mi west
- Chicopee45.4 mi southeast
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How high is The Hopper?
The Hopper sits at about 1,383 feet (421 m).
What can you see from The Hopper?
From The Hopper: Hopper Road Reserve (WNW, 1.7 mi); Phelps Knoll (WNW, 3.3 mi).
Is The Hopper better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from The Hopper toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to The Hopper?
Troy, 27 miles WNW of The Hopper.
What is the next lookout after The Hopper?
Ragged Mountain is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after The Hopper.
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- North Adams · 5 mi
- Cheshire · 6 mi
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