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Mountain Range
moderate
Burnshirt Hills
Massachusetts
Elevation Range
1,000 ft - 1,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
42.5128, -72.0737
About Burnshirt Hills
The Burnshirt Hills are a small mountain range located in central Massachusetts, covering an area of approximately 50 square miles. The range is characterized by a series of rounded, forested peaks with moderate elevation gains, typically ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 feet above sea level. The terrain is a mix of hardwood forests, rocky outcrops, and occasional wetlands, offering a diverse and scenic landscape for outdoor enthusiasts.
Notable Peaks
Mount Burnshirt
1,412 ft
Bunker Hill
1,238 ft
Lookout Mountain
1,188 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
nature photography
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Petersham, MA
Barre, MA
Hardwick, MA
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.