Berlin Mountain
| Berlin Mountain | |
|---|---|
Berlin Mountain viewed from the east in South Williamstown, Massachusetts | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,818 ft (859 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°41′32″N 73°17′09″W / 42.6920915°N 73.2858233°W |
| Geography | |
Berlin Mountain Location of Berlin Mountain within New York Berlin Mountain Berlin Mountain (the United States) | |
| Location | Berlin, New York and Williamstown, Massachusetts |
| Parent range | Taconic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Berlin |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Ordovician |
| Mountain type(s) | Thrust fault; metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | '09 Trail |
Berlin Mountain is a 2,818-foot-tall (859 m) peak in the Taconic Mountains. Located within the Taconic Ridge State Forest in Berlin, Rensselaer County, New York, it is the highest point in Rensselaer County, and the highest peak of the Taconic Range residing in New York State. The New York/Massachusetts state line lies just east of the summit; this results in the summit and west side of the mountain being located in New York, while the east side lies within Williamstown, Massachusetts. The mountain is an Appalachian bald, notable for its grassy summit. The 37-mile (60 km) Taconic Crest Trail traverses the mountain. Several other hiking trails approach the summit from the east. Much of the upper slopes and summit are within protected conservation land. Historically the lower slopes of the mountain were farmed heavily throughout the 19th Century. In addition to agriculture, there are several remnants of charcoal kilns located on the mountain that produced fuel for iron smelting.