Berlin Mountain
| Berlin Mountain | |
|---|---|
Berlin Mountain viewed from the east in South Williamstown, Massachusetts | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,818 ft (859 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°41′32″N 73°17′09″W / 42.6920915°N 73.2858233°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Berlin, New York and Williamstown, Massachusetts |
| Parent range | Taconic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Berlin |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Ordovician |
| Mountain type(s) | Thrust fault; metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | '09 Trail |
Berlin Mountain is a 2,818-foot-tall (859 m) 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. 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 37-mile (60 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. Historically the lower slopes of the mountain were farmed heavily throughout the 19th Century. In addition to agriculture, there are several remnants of charcoal kilns located on the mountain that produced fuel for iron smelting.