Highlights: easy hike for families, nice views, interesting rock formations
Near: Great Barrington, MA
Scenery: 4 star
Distance: 2.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Hike Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Condition: Well maintained trail
HikeType: Loop
Summary: Monument Mountain is a short but interesting hike in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.The trail starts from the North end of the parking area and is blazed with white. You will reach Inscription Rock which gives some history of the mountain. Continue straight. The trail steepens and you will climb a "staircase" made up of quartzite rock before reaching the summit.On the rocky summit, there is a nice view to the east (Beartown State Forest) and to the west (Taconic hills).Continue following along the ridge until you reach a sign marked "Scenic View". The side trail here will take you to a ledge where you can see the pillar of stones that is a "monument" to the Indian maiden who allegedly jumped to her death.There are a few more viewpoints before the trail descends to an old woods road. Turn left and follow it back to the parking area.
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