Pocumtuck Mountain

Pocumtuck Mountain is a summit in Charlemont reaching about 1,872 feet (570 meters), with views across western Franklin County and northern Berkshire County from its ledge. The exposed plateau at the top offers broad vistas, though access involves navigating around private land that surrounds these public forest areas.

The mountain received its name in 1855 during an Old Homes Days Festival, a community celebration that drew people together. That naming marked the formal recognition of the Pocumtuc people who had shaped the region's early history.

The mountain's name honors the Pocumtuc Native Americans who once lived in this region. Visitors walking across the summit plateau can connect with this historical presence that shaped the local landscape.

The summit lies within Catamount State Forest areas, but you must carefully navigate between public sections and private properties that border the peak. Give yourself extra time to find the right route and to confirm you are walking on accessible land.

Many visitors overlook how this peak's landscape prominence sets it apart from many other summits in the region. The broad views from the top extend across multiple counties in ways that make it geographically significant despite its modest height.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.65203,-72.77426

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04