Northfield Mountain, Mountain summit in Northfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Northfield Mountain extends 2.5 miles long and rises to 1,206 feet, featuring multiple distinct peaks including Rattlesnake Mountain and Rose Ledges.
Native American tribes inhabited the area around Northfield Mountain before European settlers established their presence in Massachusetts during colonial times.
The mountain houses Hermit's Castle, where John Smith lived in solitude from 1857 to 1900, marking an intriguing chapter in local history.
Visitors access the summit through the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail system, which provides 114 miles of marked paths across the mountain range.
The mountain contains a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility that began operations in 1972, representing significant engineering achievement in renewable energy.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.61675,-72.44398
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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