Mount Prospect Trail
Trail
1.9 mile
3.1 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,242'
378 m
Descent: -219' -67 m
High: 2,681' 817 m
Low: 1,466' 447 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 15% (8°)
Max Grade: 54% (28°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“After a steep ascension to the South Peak, you'll be greeted with a leisurely stroll along the ridge.”
— David Smith
Features
Birding · Views · Wildlife
Description
This trail follows (some) blue blazes. This trail starts off on a steep little rocky section off the Money Brook Trail. It makes its way over a rocky scramble below some schist walls. It ascends, steeply, towards the ridge. Please use extreme caution when traveling during snowy or icy conditions.
Once the trail reaches the ridge, it turns right to follow the ridgeline. Shortly after passing a view (on the left), the trail reaches the South Peak. There is a pile of rocks that marks the South Peak. From here, the trail traverses moderately over the schist ridgeline. It passes by the unmarked summit of the North Peak, and ends at the view off the AT.
Once the trail reaches the ridge, it turns right to follow the ridgeline. Shortly after passing a view (on the left), the trail reaches the South Peak. There is a pile of rocks that marks the South Peak. From here, the trail traverses moderately over the schist ridgeline. It passes by the unmarked summit of the North Peak, and ends at the view off the AT.
Flora & Fauna
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Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed
Contacts
Land Manager: MA DCR - Mt. Greylock State Reservation
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