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| Name = Brodie Mountain
| Photo = Brodie-2006-1118a.jpg
| name = Brodie Mountain
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| Caption = Ski slopes on Brodie Mountain
| photo_caption = Ski slopes on Brodie Mountain
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| Elevation = {{convert|2621|ft|m}}
| elevation_ft = 2621
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| Location = [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts]]
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| Range = [[Taconic Mountains]]
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| location = [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts]]
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| range = [[Taconic Mountains]]
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| Type = [[Thrust fault]]; [[metamorphic rock]] and [[sedimentary rock]]
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| Easiest route = former [[Taconic Skyline Trail]]
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'''Brodie Mountain,''' {{convert|2621|ft|m}}, is a prominent {{convert|5.5|mi|km|adj=on}} ridgeline in the [[Taconic Mountains]] of western [[Massachusetts]], known for the former [[Brodie Mountain (ski area)|Brodie Mountain ski area]], which closed in 2002. The ridge has eight well defined summits, three of which have names: '''Sheep's Heaven Mountain''', {{convert|2530|ft|m}}, the ridge's southern prominatory; '''Beoadic Mountain''', the ridge high point, just north of Sheep's Heaven; and '''East Mountain''', {{convert|2613|ft|m}} located at the top of the former ski area at the center of the ridge. A northern summit, {{convert|2170|ft|m}}, is shown as "Brodie Mountain" on maps that predate the Brodie Mountain ski area.
'''Brodie Mountain,''' {{convert|2621|ft|m}}, is a prominent {{convert|5.5|mi|km|adj=on}} long ridgeline in the [[Taconic Mountains]] of western [[Massachusetts]], known for the former [[Brodie Mountain (ski area)|Brodie Mountain ski area]], which closed in 2002. The ridge has eight well defined summits, three of which have names: '''Sheep's Heaven Mountain''', {{convert|2530|ft|m}}, the ridge's southern prominatory; '''Beoadic Mountain''', the ridge high point, just north of Sheep's Heaven; and '''East Mountain''', {{convert|2613|ft|m}} located at the top of the former ski area at the center of the ridge. A northern summit, {{convert|2170|ft|m}}, is shown as "Brodie Mountain" on maps that predate the Brodie Mountain ski area.


==Geography==
The [[Taconic Skyline Trail]] formerly ran north over Sheep's Heaven Mountain to the Brodie Mountain ski area at the East Mountain summit, but has been discontinued on Brodie Mountain, although the former route, now an unsanctioned ATV trail, still exists. An older route once traversed the entire ridge from south to north, but the northern sections fell into disuse in the 1970s and are totally obscured. The former ski area, located on the east-center portion of the ridge, was purchased for 2.6 million dollars in 2004 by a developer; much of it is slated for [[condominium]] development.
The [[Taconic Skyline Trail]] formerly ran north over Sheep's Heaven Mountain to the Brodie Mountain ski area at the East Mountain summit, but has been discontinued on Brodie Mountain, although the former route, now an unsanctioned ATV trail, still exists. An older route once traversed the entire ridge from south to north, but the northern sections fell into disuse in the 1970s and are totally obscured. The former ski area, located on the east-center portion of the ridge, was purchased for 2.6 million dollars in 2004 by a developer; much of it is slated for [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]] development.


The Brodie Mountain ridge is located in the towns of [[Hancock, Massachusetts|Hancock]], [[Lanesborough, Massachusetts|Lanesborough]], [[New Ashford, Massachusetts|New Ashford]], and [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. It is bordered to the northeast by [[Mount Greylock]], to the south by [[Jiminy Peak]]; and to the west by [[Misery Mountain (Taconic Mountains)|Misery Mountain]]. The southwest side drains into [[Kinderhook Creek]], thence the [[Hudson River]] and [[Long Island Sound]]; the northwest side into the West Branch of the [[Green River (Massachusetts)|Green River]], the Green River, the [[Hoosic River]]; the northeast side into East Brook, thence Green River; and the southeast side into Town Brook, the West Branch of the [[Housatonic River]], thence the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound. The mountain is forested in [[northern hardwood forest|northern hardwood species]]; its geology is [[Ordovician]] [[phyllite]].
The Brodie Mountain ridge is located in the towns of [[Hancock, Massachusetts|Hancock]], [[Lanesborough, Massachusetts|Lanesborough]], [[New Ashford, Massachusetts|New Ashford]], and [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. It is bordered to the northeast by [[Mount Greylock]], to the south by [[Potter Mountain]]; and to the west by [[Misery Mountain (Taconic Mountains)|Misery Mountain]]. The southwest side drains into [[Kinderhook Creek]], thence the [[Hudson River]] and [[Long Island Sound]]; the northwest side into the West Branch of the [[Green River (Hoosick River)|Green River]], the Green River, the [[Hoosic River]], thence the Hudson River; the northeast side into East Brook, thence Green River; and the southeast side into Town Brook, the West Branch of the [[Housatonic River]], thence the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound. The mountain is forested in [[northern hardwood forest|northern hardwood species]]; its geology is [[Ordovician]] [[phyllite]].


==See also==
==Wind Farm==
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[[Brodie Mountain (ski area)]]


The [[Berkshire Wind Power Project]], the largest operating wind farm in Massachusetts, began operation on the southern portion of the Brodie Mountain ridge in 2011. The facility consists of ten turbines capable of producing a total of fifteen megawatts of electricity, and is owned by the [[Berkshire Wind Power Project#Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation|Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation]], a non-profit, public power corporation.

==See also==
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*[[Brodie Mountain (ski area)]]
*[[Berkshire Wind Power Project]]


==References==
==References==
*''Massachusetts Trail Guide'' (2004). Boston: [[Appalachian Mountain Club]].
*''Massachusetts Trail Guide'' (2004). Boston: [[Appalachian Mountain Club]].
*''AMC Massachusetts and Rhode Island Trail Guide'' (1989). Boston: [[Appalachian Mountain Club]].
*''AMC Massachusetts and Rhode Island Trail Guide'' (1989). Boston: [[Appalachian Mountain Club]].
*Drohan, Glenn Drohan (August 05, 2004). [http://www.iberkshires.com/story/15182/Silverleaf-buys-Brodie-for-2.6-million.html "Silverleaf buys Brodie for $2.6 million"] iBerishire.com. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
*Drohan, Glenn Drohan (August 5, 2004). [http://www.iberkshires.com/story/15182/Silverleaf-buys-Brodie-for-2.6-million.html "Silverleaf buys Brodie for $2.6 million"] iBerkshire.com. Retrieved March 13, 2008.


==External Links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nelsap.org/ma/brodie.html Brodie, MA - New England Lost Ski Areas Project]
* [http://www.nelsap.org/ma/brodie.html Brodie, MA - New England Lost Ski Areas Project]


{{Massachusetts-geo-stub}}[[Category:Mountains of Massachusetts]]
{{Mountains of Massachusetts}}

[[Category:Mountains of Berkshire County, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Taconic Mountains]]
[[Category:Taconic Mountains]]

Latest revision as of 11:53, 29 November 2023

Brodie Mountain
Ski slopes on Brodie Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,621 ft (799 m)
CoordinatesHigh point:
42°34′57″N 73°16′28″W / 42.58250°N 73.27444°W / 42.58250; -73.27444
Ridgeline:
42°34′35″N 73°16′35″W / 42.57639°N 73.27639°W / 42.57639; -73.27639 to
42°38′00″N 73°14′10″W / 42.63333°N 73.23611°W / 42.63333; -73.23611
Geography
Map
LocationBerkshire County, Massachusetts
Parent rangeTaconic Mountains
Geology
Rock ageOrdovician
Mountain type(s)Thrust fault; metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock
Climbing
Easiest routeformer Taconic Skyline Trail

Brodie Mountain, 2,621 feet (799 m), is a prominent 5.5-mile (8.9 km) long ridgeline in the Taconic Mountains of western Massachusetts, known for the former Brodie Mountain ski area, which closed in 2002. The ridge has eight well defined summits, three of which have names: Sheep's Heaven Mountain, 2,530 feet (770 m), the ridge's southern prominatory; Beoadic Mountain, the ridge high point, just north of Sheep's Heaven; and East Mountain, 2,613 feet (796 m) located at the top of the former ski area at the center of the ridge. A northern summit, 2,170 feet (660 m), is shown as "Brodie Mountain" on maps that predate the Brodie Mountain ski area.

Geography

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The Taconic Skyline Trail formerly ran north over Sheep's Heaven Mountain to the Brodie Mountain ski area at the East Mountain summit, but has been discontinued on Brodie Mountain, although the former route, now an unsanctioned ATV trail, still exists. An older route once traversed the entire ridge from south to north, but the northern sections fell into disuse in the 1970s and are totally obscured. The former ski area, located on the east-center portion of the ridge, was purchased for 2.6 million dollars in 2004 by a developer; much of it is slated for condominium development.

The Brodie Mountain ridge is located in the towns of Hancock, Lanesborough, New Ashford, and Williamstown, Massachusetts. It is bordered to the northeast by Mount Greylock, to the south by Potter Mountain; and to the west by Misery Mountain. The southwest side drains into Kinderhook Creek, thence the Hudson River and Long Island Sound; the northwest side into the West Branch of the Green River, the Green River, the Hoosic River, thence the Hudson River; the northeast side into East Brook, thence Green River; and the southeast side into Town Brook, the West Branch of the Housatonic River, thence the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound. The mountain is forested in northern hardwood species; its geology is Ordovician phyllite.

Wind Farm

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The Berkshire Wind Power Project, the largest operating wind farm in Massachusetts, began operation on the southern portion of the Brodie Mountain ridge in 2011. The facility consists of ten turbines capable of producing a total of fifteen megawatts of electricity, and is owned by the Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation, a non-profit, public power corporation.

See also

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References

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