Northfield Mountain
Description
WikipediaNorthfield Mountain, 1,206 feet (368 m), is a mountain ridge located in Erving and Northfield, Massachusetts. 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long by 1.8 miles (2.9 km) long, the mountain is composed of several distinct peaks and ledges, most notably Rattlesnake Mountain (also known as Farley Ledge) 1,067 feet (325 m), Rose Ledges 1,080 feet (330 m), and Hermit Mountain (the high point). A pumped-storage hydroelectric plant and reservoir occupies the top of the mountain west of the summit. The 114-mile (183 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail crosses the summit ridge of Northfield Mountain; a series of shorter hiking trails, cross country ski trails, a cross-country running course, and rock climbing routes are also located on the mountain and its ledges. Northfield Mountain is located at the confluence of the Connecticut River and Millers River. A waterfall, Briggs Brook Falls, plunges from its southeast side.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermit Mountain | 363 m | E 95° | 1.6 km |
| Farley Ledges | 325 m | S 185° | 2.2 km |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | 312 m | S 185° | 2.2 km |
| Bear Mountain | 389 m | SE 155° | 3.6 km |
| Crag Mountain | 456 m | NE 35° | 3.6 km |
| Roman T Hill | 345 m | N 12° | 4.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wall | Rose Ledge | 6c | 2.3 km |
| Pommel Horse | Rose Ledge | V3 | 2.3 km |
| Bishop | Rose Ledge | V1 | 2.3 km |
| Sideline | Rose Ledge | 5b | 2.3 km |
| Hampshire Corner | Rose Ledge | 5a | 2.3 km |
| French Press | Rose Ledge | V8 | 2.3 km |
| French Press SDS | Rose Ledge | V10 | 2.3 km |
| Delaney's Arete | Rose Ledge | 7a | 2.3 km |
| Widowmaker (aka Leave it to Beaver) | Rose Ledge | 6b+ | 2.3 km |
| None So Vile Variation | Rose Ledge | V8 | 2.3 km |
| P. V. T. A. | Rose Ledge | 4c | 2.3 km |
| Deadpoint | Rose Ledge | V1 | 2.3 km |
| Marie Antoinette | Rose Ledge | 6a+ | 2.3 km |
| Right Twin Crack | Rose Ledge | 5b | 2.3 km |
| 90 Moves Packed Full Of Meat | Rose Ledge | V9 | 2.3 km |
| Beginner's (aka Easy Corner) | Rose Ledge | 4c | 2.3 km |
| Tennessee | Rose Ledge | 6a | 2.3 km |
| Lunge Roof (aka Rhino Dyno, or Gunks Roof) | Rose Ledge | 6a | 2.3 km |
| The Chimney | Rose Ledge | 4b | 2.3 km |
| Fun Crack (aka Fist Fight) | Rose Ledge | 5b | 2.3 km |
| Double Helix (aka Rikert's Corner) | Rose Ledge | 5c | 2.3 km |
| Straight Crack | Rose Ledge | 5b | 2.3 km |
| Easy | Rose Ledge | 4a | 2.3 km |
| King Phillip's Face | Rose Ledge | 5b | 2.3 km |
| None So Vile | Rose Ledge | V10 | 2.3 km |