Mount Everett

Mount Everett is the highest peak in the southern Taconic Mountains, rising about 2,600 feet (790 meters) above sea level. Multiple trails lead to the summit, with parking areas and camping spots available along the main routes.

A geologist named Edward Hitchcock renamed the mountain in 1841 after Massachusetts governor Edward Everett. Before this change, it had gone by other names like Tacan Mountain, which were recorded by earlier observers.

The Appalachian Trail runs across the summit and connects hikers to a wider network of paths through the Berkshires. This connection makes the peak an important meeting point for people exploring the region's natural spaces together.

The two main routes are Race Brook Trail and Elbow Trail, with camping spots available along the Race Brook route. Parking areas exist at the trailheads, and hikers should bring plenty of water and gear before heading up.

The summit hosts a rare dwarf forest of pitch pine and oak trees that thrive at this elevation. This compact forest creates a surprising woodland environment that many hikers do not expect to find at the peak.

Location: Massachusetts

Elevation above the sea: 793.1 m

GPS coordinates: 42.10176,-73.43290

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00