Osceda Mountain
About
Osceda Mountain is a summit in western Massachusetts, about 3 miles from Pittsfield. It sits in a cluster of trails and lakes on the city's edge, so it pairs easily with other outings in the area. Early fall is a comfortable time to go: typical September averages from a nearby weather station in Pittsfield run to a high of about 70°F and a low near 49°F, while July highs average around 79°F. That station sits roughly 600 feet below the summit, so temperatures up top run cooler. The closest neighbor is the Mahanna Cobble Trail, just half a mile away, and the Yokun Ridge Trail is under 2 miles off. For time on the water, Onota Lake is about 4 miles away and Pontoosuc Lake about 6.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,807 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Osceda 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
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–79°F and lows of 44–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pittsfield Muni Ap, MA weather station, 1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan30° high14° low
- Feb33° high15° low
- Mar42° high23° low
- Apr55° high34° low
- May67° high44° low
- Jun75° high53° low
- Jul79° high58° low
- Aug78° high56° low
- Sep70° high49° low
- Oct58° high39° low
- Nov47° high29° low
- Dec35° high21° low
Nearby
- Mahanna Cobble TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Yokun Ridge TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Kpmb4Mountain biking2.2 mi
- Kpmb5Mountain biking2.5 mi
- Onota LakeLake fishing4 mi
- Pontoosuc LakeLake fishing6 mi
- East Branch Housatonic RiverCanoeing8.1 mi
- Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Woodland HillsCamping9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
