List of Metacomet Ridge summits
The following is a list of the more notable summits and sub–ranges that make up the crest of the Metacomet Ridge, a fault-block landform located in Connecticut and Massachusetts, known for its microclimate ecosystems, rare plant communities, scenic vistas, proximity to major urban centers, and recreational opportunities.[1]
In southern Connecticut, the Metacomet Ridge consists of two parallel ridges; the western ridge terminates near Meriden, Connecticut while the eastern ridge continues north into Massachusetts proximal to the Connecticut River.[2] Notable summits with elevations are included below, listed from south to north.
In Connecticut:
West ridgeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/63/Ct_church_wrockA.jpg/200px-Ct_church_wrockA.jpg)
Name | Elevation | Location |
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East Rock | 366 ft (112 m) | New Haven and Hamden |
West Rock Ridge | 700 ft (213 m) * | New Haven, Hamden, Woodbridge, and Bethany |
Sleeping Giant | 739 ft (225 m) | Hamden and Wallingford |
Mount Sanford | 880 ft (270 m) * | Hamden, Bethany, and Cheshire |
Peck Mountain | 431 ft (131 m) | Cheshire |
East ridgeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Ragged_Mountain_CT.jpg/200px-Ragged_Mountain_CT.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Talcott_Mountain.jpg/200px-Talcott_Mountain.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Prickly_Pear_CT_Traprock.jpg/200px-Prickly_Pear_CT_Traprock.jpg)
In Massachusetts
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Long_Mountain.jpg/200px-Long_Mountain.jpg)
Name | Elevation | Location |
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Provin Mountain | 600 ft (183 m) | Southwick, Agawam, and Westfield |
East Mountain | 776 ft (237 m) | Holyoke, West Springfield, and Westfield |
Mount Tom Range | 1202 ft (363 m) | Holyoke and Easthampton |
Holyoke Range | 1106 ft (337 m) | Hadley, South Hadley, Granby, Amherst, and Belchertown |
Mount Toby | 1269 ft (387 m) | Sunderland and Leverett |
Sugarloaf Mountain | 791 ft (241 m) | Deerfield |
Pocumtuck Range | 846 ft (258 m) | Deerfield and Greenfield |
* Estimated elevation accurate within +9/-0 ft (+3/-0 m).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Farnsworth, Elizabeth J. (2004). "Metacomet-Mattabesett Trail Natural Resource Assessment." Archived 2007-08-07 at the Wayback Machine United States National Park Service. Retrieved November 20, 2007.
- ^ a b United States Geological Survey 1:25000 and 1:24000 scale 7.5 minute series topographic maps obtained via Topozone.com. Retrieved December 1, 2007.