Garnet Rock
About
Garnet Rock is a summit in Massachusetts, about 0.7 miles from the town of Northfield. Its closeness to town makes it an easy add-on for anyone already exploring the trail network around Northfield. The most comfortable months for a visit are September and May. Typical highs then run in the mid-70s and low 70s respectively, according to averages from the Tully Lake weather station nearby. July is the warmest month, with typical highs around 85°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 33°F. Several hiking routes start close by. The Old Orchard Trail (Blue) and Notch Mountain Trail (Red) are each about 0.4 miles away, and the Richardson Trail (Yellow) is about 0.6 miles off. Climbers can head to Pulpit Falls, a climbing area roughly 2.2 miles away across the line in New Hampshire.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
719 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Garnet Rock
Massachusetts
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–85°F and lows of 41–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tully Lake, MA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high14° low
- Feb37° high15° low
- Mar45° high23° low
- Apr59° high36° low
- May71° high47° low
- Jun80° high57° low
- Jul85° high62° low
- Aug83° high60° low
- Sep75° high52° low
- Oct62° high41° low
- Nov49° high31° low
- Dec38° high22° low
Nearby
- Old Orchard Trail (Blue)Hiking0.4 mi
- Notch Mountain Trail (Red)Hiking0.4 mi
- Richardson Trail (Yellow)Hiking0.6 mi
- Pulpit FallsRock climbing2.2 mi
- Ashuelot Rail TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Rose LedgeRock climbing6.8 mi
- Millers RiverRiver fishing7.8 mi
- Mormon HollowRock climbing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
