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Mount Everett (2,602 ft) is one of Massachusetts’ highest peaks. While the Appalachian Trail crosses the summit, you can also reach it via several day-hike options. The shortest route starts from a seasonal dirt road near Guilder Pond, with a steep 0.5-mile trail to the top. For a longer, more scenic approach, the Race Brook Falls Trail climbs past waterfalls and joins the AT south of the summit. Other lesser-used access points include the Elbow Trail and Guilder Pond Trail, which allow for short loops. The rocky, open summit offers panoramic views of the Taconics and Berkshires—especially stunning at sunset or in fall.

Race Brook Falls is a popular series of waterfalls cascading south from a common rocky outcrop between Mount Everett and Mount Race. In doing so, they losing approximately 600 feet of elevation in 1200 feet of brook.

At Jug End, the trees give a wonderful view over the woods and neighboring mountains to the northwest and southeast.

Sage's Ravine is a popular hiking destination and close to the border between Massachusetts and Connecticut. The long-distance Appalachian Trail runs alongside and there is also a campsite.

From an altitude of 2,320 feet, Bear Mountain opens up a magnificent panorama over Mount Washington State Park. The summit is on the Appalachian Trail and is located just before the border between Connecticut and Massachusetts.