Easiest route '09 Trail Prominence 475 m | Elevation 859 m Age of rock Ordovician | |
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Similar Alander Mountain, Brace Mountain, Mount Greylock, Mount Frissell, Saddle Ball Mountain | ||
Panoramic view at berlin mountain highest point in rensselaer county ny
Berlin Mountain, 2,818 feet (859 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western New England and is located adjacent to Massachusetts's border with New York State. It is the highest point in Rensselaer County, and the highest mountain in New York outside of the Adirondacks and Catskills.The summit and west side of the mountain are located in New York; the east side lies within, Williamstown Massachusetts. The mountain is a bald, notable for its grassy summit and expansive views of the Hudson River Valley to the west. The 35 mi (56 km) Taconic Crest Trail traverses the mountain. Several other hiking trails approach the summit from the east. Much of the upper slopes and summit are within protected conservation land.
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Map of Berlin Mountain, Berlin, NY 12022, USA
Historically the lower slopes of the mountain were farmed heavily throughout the 19th Century. In addition to agriculture, there are several remants of charcoal kilns located on the mountain that produced fuel for iron smelting .