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.Farnsworth, Elizabeth J. (2004). "Metacomet-Mattabesett Trail Natural Resource Assessment." United States National Park Service. Retrieved November 20, 2007.

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.United States Geological Survey 1:25000 and 1:24000 scale 7.5 minute series topographic maps obtained via Topozone.com. Retrieved December 1, 2007. Notable summits with elevations are included below, listed from south to north.

In Connecticut: West ridgeline

Name Elevation LocationEast Rock366 ft (112 m)New Haven and HamdenWest Rock Ridge 700 ft (213 m) * New Haven, Hamden, Woodbridge, and Bethany Sleeping Giant739 ft (225 m)Hamden and WallingfordMount Sanford880 ft (270 m) *Hamden, Bethany, and CheshirePeck Mountain431 ft (131 m)Cheshire

East ridgeline

Name Elevation LocationBeacon Hill130 ft (40 m) *BranfordSaltonstall Mountain320 ft (98 m) *Branford, North Branford, and East HavenPeter's Rock373 ft (114 m) North HavenTotoket Mountain720 ft (219 m) *North Branford, Durham, and GuilfordPistapaug Mountain700 ft (213 m) *DurhamFowler Mountain750 ft (229 m)WallingfordTrimountain760 ft (232 m) *Durham and WallingfordBesek Mountain840 ft (256 m) *Meriden, Wallingford, and MiddlefieldHigby Mountain892 ft (272 m) Middlefield and MiddletownChauncey Peak688 ft (210 m)MeridenLamentation Mountain720 ft (219 m)Berlin, Middletown, and MeridenThe Hanging Hills1,024 ft (312 m)  Berlin, Meriden, and SouthingtonShort Mountain530 ft (162 m)Berlin and SouthingtonRagged Mountain761 ft (232 m)Berlin and SouthingtonBradley Mountain700 ft (213 m) Plainville and SouthingtonPinnacle Rock600 ft (183 m)Plainville and FarmingtonRattlesnake Mountain750 ft (229 m)FarmingtonFarmington Mountain530 ft (162 m)FarmingtonTalcott Mountain950 ft (290 m)* West Hartford, Farmington, Avon, Bloomfield, and Simsbury Hatchet Hill510 ft (155 m)East GranbyPeak Mountain730 ft (223 m)East GranbyBarn Door Hills580 ft (177 m) *GranbyWest Suffield Mountain 710 ft (216 m) SuffieldManitook Mountain638 ft (194 m)Granby

In Massachusetts

Name Elevation LocationProvin Mountain600 ft (183 m)Southwick, Agawam, and WestfieldEast Mountain776 ft (237 m) Holyoke, West Springfield, and WestfieldMount Tom Range1202 ft (363 m)Holyoke and EasthamptonHolyoke Range1106 ft (337 m)Hadley, South Hadley, Granby, Amherst, and Belchertown Mount Toby1269 ft (387 m)  Sunderland and LeverettSugarloaf Mountain 791 ft (241 m)DeerfieldPocumtuck Range846 ft (258 m)Deerfield and Greenfield

* Estimated elevation accurate within

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