Bear Mountain (Connecticut)
peak of the southern Taconic Mountains
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.
| Bear Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Bear Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2323+ ft (708+ m)[1] |
| Prominence | 433 ft (132 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 42°02′41″N 73°27′17″W / 42.0448138°N 73.4548423°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Salisbury, Connecticut, USA |
| Parent range | Taconic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Ashley Falls |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Ordovician |
| Mountain type | Thrust fault; metamorphic rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Appalachian Trail |
References change
- Smith, Charles W G (2004). Massachusetts Trail Guide. Boston: Appalachian Mountain Club.
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