Record SL-642678 · Wikidata Q6923116
Mount Race
No list classifications
Elevation
723
m
2,372 ft
Prominence
453 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.0820° N,
73.4321° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Race, 2,365 feet (721 m), 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.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Everett | 793 m | N 358° | 2.2 km |
| Mount Plantain | 626 m | SW 222° | 2.6 km |
| South Pinnacle | 626 m | N 22° | 2.7 km |
| Mount Undine | 669 m | N 357° | 3.8 km |
| Mount Ashley | 725 m | SW 238° | 4.2 km |
| Bear Mountain | 708 m | SW 204° | 4.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Grizzly | Grizzly Cliff | 4c | 5.1 km |
| Ursa Minor | Grizzly Cliff | 4b | 5.1 km |
| Walter Payton | Grizzly Cliff | 5b | 5.1 km |