Monument Mountain Trail
Trails Massachusetts Monument Mountain Trail
Massachusetts · berkshire County

Monument Mountain Trail

Steep rocky route with panoramic views in Great Barrington.

Rating
Length
3.2 mi
Difficulty
5
County
berkshire
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About This Trail

Ascend the 1,642-foot quartzite summit of Peeskawso Peak on a Trustees of Reservations property in Great Barrington, with knife-edge views of the Housatonic Valley, Berkshires, and Catskills. The trails pass an ancient Mohican stone monument and the dramatic rock formation known as Devil’s Pulpit.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.2715929, -73.3420777
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Getting There

From Great Barrington, take Route 7 north approximately 4 miles. The Monument Mountain Reservation entrance and metered parking are on the left side of Route 7 between Great Barrington and Stockbridge.

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