Mount Hitchcock

Mount Hitchcock is a summit within the Holyoke Range in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, reaching approximately 1,000 feet (305 meters). The mountain is covered in dense forest and displays sandstone formations across its slopes.

Edward Hitchcock, a geology professor at Amherst College, conducted extensive studies of the mountain's geological structures during the 1800s. This scholarly work led to naming the summit after him.

The mountain serves as an educational site where students from regional colleges conduct geological research and document local flora species.

The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail provides the main route to the summit with several connecting paths for different hiking options. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and watch for changing conditions on the mountain.

The summit contains specific sandstone formations that illustrate how New England's landscape was shaped through geological processes over millions of years. Students from regional colleges often use the mountain to study these formations and local plant life.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.30554,-72.54533

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00