The Top 8 Peaks around Northampton
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Deadtop
Highlight • Summit
Deadtop stands at 1,115 feet above sea level. From this rocky, exposed summit you get fantastic views of Easthampton, the Connecticut River Valley, and the entire Mount Tom Range. You …
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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 Tom State Reservation
Highlight • Natural Monument
Wide views, open skies and soaring birds – Mount Tom overlooks the Pioneer Valley. The reservation is a wonderful place to hike, fish and bike, as well as cross-country ski …
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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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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 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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Roberts Hill Summit Lookout
Highlight • Viewpoint
This rocky lookout on Roberts Hill offers great views to the west over Westhampton through a break in the forest. This excellent spot is adjacent to an old stone quarry …
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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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