Mount Race, 2,365 feet, is a mountain in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It shares many characteristics with the slightly higher Mount Everett about a mile to the north. Part of the Taconic Mountains, Race is known for its waterfalls, an eastern escarpment of nearly 2,000 feet, and expansive views. The Appalachian Trail crosses its summit…
Mount Race, 2,365 feet, is a mountain in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It shares many characteristics with the slightly higher Mount Everett about a mile to the north. Part of the Taconic Mountains, Race is known for its waterfalls, an eastern escarpment of nearly 2,000 feet, and expansive views. The Appalachian Trail crosses its summit, which has an open forest of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak.
Elevation: 2,365 ft (721 m)
Location: Southwest Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Prominence: 453 ft (138 m)
Parent range: Taconic Mountains
Rock age: Ordovician
Mountain type(s): Thrust fault; metamorphic rock
Easiest route: Race Brook Falls Trail and Appalachian Trail
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