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The remarkable view from the summit of Squaw Peak is what draws thousands of hikers to Monument Mountain Reservation every year.
The reservation has several loop trails which will lead you to the 1,642-foot summit where you will be rewarded for your efforts by outstanding views of the Housatonic River Valley and the southern Berkshires.
None of the trails exceed three miles in length but all of them are quite steep and hikers need to be reasonably fit to cope with the 720-foot gain in elevation.
First-timers should consider using the 1.5-mile Indian Mountain Trail (the least steep and most interesting trail) while confidently fit hikers can opt for the 0.8-mile Hickey Trail which offers the most direct but steepest ascent. Monument Mountain is a Trustees of Reservations property.
Monument Mountain Reservation, Route 7, Great Barrington, MA 01230, Phone: 413-298-3239
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