Berlin Mountain

Infobox Mountain
Name = Berlin Mountain
Photo =
Photo size = 300px
Caption =
Elevation = convert|2818|ft|m
Location = Berlin, New York and Williamstown, Massachusetts
Range = Taconic Mountains
Prominence =
Parent_peak =
Coordinates = coord|42|41|32|N|73|17|08|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=title,inline
Topographic

Type = Thrust fault; metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock
Volcanic_Arc/Belt=
Age = Ordovician
Last eruption =
First ascent =
Easiest route = Class of '33 Trail
Grid_ref_UK =
Grid_ref_Ireland =
Listing =
Translation =
Language =
Pronunciation =

Berlin Mountain, convert|2818|ft|m, is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western New England and adjacent New York. The summit and west side of the mountain are located in New York; the east side lies within Massachusetts. The mountain is a bald, notable for its grassy summit and expansive views of the Hudson River Valley to the west. The convert|35|mi|km|abbr=on Taconic Crest Trail traverses the mountain. Much of the upper slopes and summit are within protected conservation land.

It is the highest point in Rensselaer County, and the highest mountain in New York outside of the Adirondacks and Catskills.

Geography

The Taconic Ridge continues north from Berlin Mountain as Mount Raimer and south as Misery Mountain. It is flanked to the east by Mount Greylock. The west side of Berlin Mountain drains into the Little Hoosic River, thence into the Hoosic River, the Hudson River, and Long Island Sound. The east side drains into Hemlock Brook, thence the Hoosic River.

References

*"Massachusetts Trail Guide" (2004). Boston: Appalachian Mountain Club.

External links

* [http://www.bnrc.net/index.htm Berkshire Natural Resource Council] .
* [http://www.rtlc.org/ Rensselaer Land Trust] .
* [http://www.williams.edu/CES/hopkins/public/trailmap.htm Hopkins Memorial Forest map] .
* [http://www.williams.edu/CES/hopkins/history/historyhome.htm Hopkins Memorial Forest history]
* [http://taconichikingclub.blogspot.com/ Taconic Hiking Club]
* [http://www.wrlf.org/ Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation]
* [http://www.wrlf.org/trails.html Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation trail map]