Near Mount Prospect Trail
Overlook at the intersection of Mt. Prospect Trail and the Appalachian Trail, looking northwest over Williamstown.

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Hike Trail

Mount Prospect Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
After a steep ascension to the South Peak, you'll be greeted with a leisurely stroll along the ridge.
1.8
mi
Distance
1,236
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.8mi
Distance
1,236ft
Elevation Gain
201ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
2,688ft
High Point
1,470ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail follows (some) blue blazes. This trail starts off on a steep little rocky section off the Money Brook Trail. It makes its way over a rocky scramble below some schist walls. It ascends, steeply, towards the ridge. Please use extreme caution when traveling during snowy or icy conditions. Once the trail reaches the ridge, it turns right to follow the ridgeline. Shortly after passing a view (on the left), the trail reaches the South Peak. There is a pile of rocks that marks the South Peak. From here, the trail traverses moderately over the schist ridgeline. It passes by the unmarked summit of the North Peak, and ends at the view off the AT.

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