The Top 8 Peaks around Amherst
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Amherst is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Amherst for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Amherst for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Mount Toby
Highlight • Summit
Mount Toby is surrounded by an extensive trail system for hikers. Once you reach the summit at 1,269 feet, you can go even higher and climb the fire tower for a fascinating overview of the Connecticut River.
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Bare Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Bare Mountain stands at 1,014 feet above sea level and is part of the greater Metacomet Ridge and the Holyoke Range. This steep mountain is popular with students from the …
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Mount Nonotuck
Highlight • Summit
Mount Nonotuck is 827 feet tall and is the northernmost peak of the Mount Tom Range. You get fantastic views of "the Oxbow," a dramatic bend in the Connecticut River …
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South Sugarloaf Mountain
Highlight • Summit
South Sugarloaf Mountain, one of the two summits of Mount Sugarloaf, is a popular tourist spot in the Pocumtuck Range. It offers spectacular views of the Connecticut River, the Pioneer …
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Mount Hitchcock
Highlight • Summit
Mount Hitchcock stands at 1,002 feet and was named for Edward Hitchcock, a professor of geology at Amherst College in the 1800s. Mount Hitchcock is the most remote peak in …
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Mount Lincoln
Highlight • Summit
In the midst of the Pelham Hills, Mount Lincoln rises 1,240 feet and gives you a wonderful view of the forested, rolling landscape of the Holyoke Range from the fire …
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Mount Holyoke Summit and Viewpoint
Highlight • Summit
Here you are standing on the westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range: Mount Holyoke. The approximately 285 meter high mountain is located in the Connecticut River Valley in western Massachusetts …
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Rattlesnake Knob
Highlight • Viewpoint
Rattlesnake Knob is a fantastic overlook between Mt. Norwottuck and Long Mountain. Although the trail can be a little steep and slippery, it's well-worth the fantastic, sweeping views over the eastern portion of the Holyoke Range.
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