Bear Mountain (Connecticut)
Bear Mountain, is a prominent peak of the southern Taconic Mountains. It is in the town of Salisbury, Connecticut, in the United States. It is the highest mountain summit in the state of Connecticut. The highest point in the state is on the south slope of Mount Frissell.
| 280px Bear Mountain | |
| Elevation | 2323+ ft (708+ m)[1] |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 433 ft (132 m)[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Salisbury, Connecticut, USA |
| Range | Taconic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Ashley Falls |
| Geology | |
| Type | Thrust fault; metamorphic rock |
| Age of rock | Ordovician |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Appalachian Trail |
Bear Mountain (Connecticut) Media
- Highest Point here.JPG
Mount Frissell, on which is located Connecticut's highest elevation, as seen from Bear Mountain
- Mount Everett, MA, and Mount Race, MA, viewed from Bear Mountain, CT.jpg
View of Mount Everett and Mount Race from Bear Mountain
- Stone Monument, Bear Mountain, CT - 2024.jpg
Stone monument at the summit
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bear Mountain, Connecticut". Peakbagger.com.
- Smith, Charles W G (2004). Massachusetts Trail Guide. Boston: Appalachian Mountain Club.
