Age of rock 200 million yrs. Easiest route No official trail Prominence 113 m | Mountain type fault-block; igneous Elevation 234 m | |
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Parent peak 41° 33' 16"N, 72° 49' 25"W Similar Cathole Mountain, East Peak, Lamentation Mountain, Short Mountain, Chauncey Peak | ||
South Mountain, 767 ft (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 ft (122 m) below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
Map of South Mountain, Berlin, CT 06037, USA
Most of South Mountain is located within the 1,800-acre (7.3 km2) Hubbard Park. The 51-mile (82 km) 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.
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South Mountain (New Haven County, Connecticut) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA