Tallest Mountains in Massachusetts
The topography of Massachusetts is defined by the rolling hills and prominent peaks of the Berkshires in the west and the Taconic Range along the border with New York. While the state’s elevations are modest compared to the neighboring White or Green Mountains, these summits provide significant vertical relief and diverse ecosystems for the region. The following table identifies the 20 tallest mountains in the Commonwealth, based on peak elevation.
| Rank | Mountain | Location (County) | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Greylock | Berkshire | 3,491 |
| 2 | Mount Saddleball | Berkshire | 3,240 |
| 3 | Mount Williams | Berkshire | 2,956 |
| 4 | Mount Fitch | Berkshire | 3,110 |
| 5 | Mount Berlin | Berkshire | 2,818 |
| 6 | Mount Everett | Berkshire | 2,602 |
| 7 | Mount Prospect | Berkshire | 2,690 |
| 8 | Mount Stony Ledge | Berkshire | 2,590 |
| 9 | Brodie Mountain | Berkshire | 2,613 |
| 10 | Mount Race | Berkshire | 2,365 |
| 11 | Mount Greylock (East Peak) | Berkshire | 2,339 |
| 12 | Saddle Mountain | Berkshire | 2,240 |
| 13 | Mount Crum | Berkshire | 2,210 |
| 14 | Potter Mountain | Berkshire | 2,201 |
| 15 | Mount Wachusett | Worcester | 2,006 |
| 16 | October Mountain | Berkshire | 1,985 |
| 17 | Mount Wilcox | Berkshire | 1,940 |
| 18 | Mount Watatic | Worcester/Middlesex | 1,832 |
| 19 | York Hill | Berkshire | 1,821 |
| 20 | Mount Tom | Hampden/Hampshire | 1,202 |