Record SL-647948 · Wikidata Q7371262
Rounds Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
683
m
2,241 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.5690° N,
73.3371° W
Grid ref
—
Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaRounds Mountain, 2,257 feet (688 m), is a prominent peak in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts and adjacent New York. The west side of the mountain and summit are in New York; the east side is in Massachusetts. The summit is a bald; the slopes are wooded with northern hardwood tree species. It is notable for its views of the Hudson River Valley to the west and the Green River and Kinderhook Creek valleys of Hancock, Massachusetts to the east. The 35 mi (56 km) Taconic Crest Trail traverses the mountain. Much of the upper slopes and summit are protected conservation land.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Hill | 539 m | E 74° | 2.0 km |
| Jiminy Peak | 726 m | SE 123° | 5.0 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butt Crack | Widow White Boulders | V2 | 7.4 km |
| Impossi-rock | Widow White Boulders | V5 | 7.4 km |
| Golden Hour | Widow White Boulders | V2 | 7.4 km |