Mount Fitch, Mountain summit in Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States.
Description
Mount Fitch is a forested summit that reaches approximately 3,110 feet in elevation and ranks as the third highest peak in Massachusetts. It sits between Mount Greylock and Mount Williams in the Adams area.
History
The mountain was named after Ebenezer Fitch, who served as the first president of Williams College from 1793 to 1815. In the 1940s local residents halted clear-cutting at the summit, allowing the forest to recover.
Culture
The summit carries the name of Ebenezer Fitch, the first president of Williams College. Today visitors recognize this place as part of the local hiking tradition along the Appalachian Trail.
Practical
The Appalachian Trail passes near the summit and provides ready access to the mountain. Be prepared for uneven, densely forested terrain and allow several hours for the full hike.
Did you know?
The wooded summit sits about 110 meters west of the Appalachian Trail and requires a short detour from the main path. A simple wooden marker marks the peak among the thick forest growth.
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