Hiking Massachusetts Peaks

Mass Public Peaks rank: #31
Elevation: 2,055 feet
Prominence: 208 feet
Isolation: 1.59 miles
Summit coordinates: 42°25’02.8″N 73°09’07.1″W
Town: Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Conservation Area: Appalachian Trail Corridor

Links:
Warner Hill on Peakbagger
Warner Hill on ListsofJohn
Warner Hill on AllTrails
Appalachian Trail, Massachusetts website

General info: Much of this information overlaps with the Tully Mountain page, as Warner Hill and Tully Mountain are adjacent and both accessible via the Appalachian Trail. Warner Hill is a notable summit in the Central Berkshires, with the AT crossing its summit and offering a great view of the Housatonic Valley and Mount Greylock. For a quick hike, the most practical route begins at the AT parking area on Blotz Road, just south of Warner Hill. This starting point is up on the ridge and so there is minimal elevation gain. Warner’s summit is not far from the road. To extend your hike, I suggest proceeding along the AT to bag Tully Mountain, a wooded summit just north of Warner Hill and another one of the Massachusetts 50 Highest Public Peaks.

Historical background: In 2017, conservation efforts led by The Trust for Public Land resulted in the protection of a 370-acre tract encompassing Warner Hill. This land was subsequently transferred to the National Park Service, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility as part of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. I have not been able to determine who Warner Hill is named for.

Recommended ascent routes:
Tully Mountain and Warner Hill from Blotz Road: This was my route to Warner Hill and Tully Mountain from the parking area on Blotz Road. About 5.75 miles and roughly 735 feet of elevation gain. As noted, this starting point is up on the ridge, so the verticle gain is nothing strenuous.

Nearby Mass 50 Highest Public Peaks: As noted, Tully Mountain is easily paired with Warner Hill. Other listed peaks are a bit of a drive but the many peaks in Pittsfield State Forest are not far.

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