To reach the trailhead, drive south on MA 41 past the intersection with MA 23 in South Egremont for 0.1 mile to a right turn onto Mount Washington Road, just beyond Mill Pond. Stay on the paved road at all intersections with gravel roads.

Alander Mountain Trail offers beautiful flower-filled meadows, through which a variety of woodlands you can hear the sound of singing birds. This is one time you will be glad you bothered to carry your binoculars to a mountain top.  The views are spectacular, one of those summits on which you can linger and soak up the sights.