South Mountain (New Haven County, Connecticut)
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- This article is about South Mountain of New Haven County, Connecticut. For other mountains by the same name, see South Mountain
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 Ledges of South Mountain from East Peak. Merimere Reservoir and Mine Island in foreground |
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| Elevation | 767 feet (234 m) |
| Location | Meriden and Berlin, Connecticut |
| Range | Hanging Hills / Metacomet Ridge |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Type | fault-block; igneous |
| Age of rock | 200 million yrs. |
| Easiest route | No official trail |
South Mountain, 767 feet (234 m), is a prominent traprock peak in the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden 400 feet (122 m) below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
Most of South Mountain is located within the 1800 acre Hubbard Park. The 51 mile Metacomet Trail crosses the wooded backside of South Mountain, but no official trail leads to the southern cliff face. Activities enjoyed on the mountain include hiking, and in the winter, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing.
[edit] See also
- Metacomet Ridge
- Adjacent summits:
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[edit] References
- Brochure of Hubbard Park
- Connecticut Walk Book 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
