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Trimountain
Mountain in the American state of Connecticut / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Trimountain (disambiguation).
Trimountain or Tri-mountain, est. 760 feet (230 m), is a traprock mountain located 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Meriden, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut, north through the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts to the Vermont border. Trimountain is known for its scenic cliff faces, unique microclimate ecosystems, and rare plant communities. The mountain is traversed by the 51-mile (82 km) Mattabesett Trail.
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Trimountain | |
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![]() Trimountain west facing side | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | (est.) 760 ft (230 m) |
Parent peak | 41° 27' 37"N, 72° 44' 10"W |
Coordinates | 41°27′37″N 72°44′10″W |
Geography | |
Location | Durham and Wallingford, Connecticut |
Parent range | Metacomet Ridge |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 200 Ma |
Mountain type | Fault-block; igneous |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Mattabesett Trail |
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