Gobble Mountain
About
Gobble Mountain is a summit in western Massachusetts, about 1.5 miles from the town of Chester. It makes a compact objective for anyone exploring the hills around Chester, with several trails and river access points within a short drive. Typical averages from the nearby Worthington, MA weather station point to summer and early fall as the most comfortable seasons, with July highs around 80°F and September bringing highs near 71°F and lows around 47°F. Winters are cold there, with January averaging highs of 32°F and lows of 12°F. The Gobble Mountain Trail lies about half a mile away, and the Keystone Arch Bridges Trail is roughly 1.4 miles off. Paddlers can head to the West Branch Westfield River, about 1.7 miles away, and Indian Hollow campground sits around 8 miles from the summit.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,684 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Gobble Mountain
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
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Worthington, MA weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan32° high12° low
- Feb35° high13° low
- Mar43° high21° low
- Apr55° high32° low
- May67° high43° low
- Jun75° high52° low
- Jul80° high56° low
- Aug78° high55° low
- Sep71° high47° low
- Oct59° high36° low
- Nov47° high27° low
- Dec36° high19° low
Nearby
- Gobble mountain trailHiking0.5 mi
- Keystone Arch Bridges TrailHiking1.4 mi
- West Branch Westfield RiverCanoeing1.7 mi
- Esau’s Heel TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Beaver GlideCross-country skiing5.1 mi
- Middle Branch Westfield RiverCanoeing7.2 mi
- Peebles BrookCanoeing7.3 mi
- Indian HollowCamping8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
