South Peak on Mount Tom

South Peak Fall Hkers

NPS Photo Credit Julia Lynam

Quick Facts

Location:

Moderate hike roughly 4 miles roundtrip

Significance:

Mountain Road (part of the access trail) is part of an elaborate historic carriage road system constructed by Frederick Billings in the 1870s. The carriage roads were part of an estate plan designed by scientific farmer and landscape planner Robert Morris Copeland in 1869.

Designation:

Scenic overlook of Town of Woodstock

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

South Peak hosts a beautiful, panoramic view of the Village of Woodstock and beyond. South Peak is also home to the Woodstock town star, which is lit on winter nights and can be seen as far as Taftsville. South Peak can be accessed from a variety of trailheads, including Faulkner Park, Prosper Rd, and Mountain Road.