Trimountain
| Trimountain | |
|---|---|
igneous | |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Mattabesett Trail |
Trimountain or Tri-mountain, est. 760 feet (230 m), is a
Geography
Trimountain is located in
The Metacomet Ridge continues north from Trimountain as Besek Mountain and south as Fowler Mountain. The east side of Trimountain drains into the Coginchaug River, thence to the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound; the west side drains into the Muddy River, thence into the Quinnipiac River and Long Island Sound.
Geology and ecology
Trimountain, like much of the Metacomet Ridge, is composed of
Conservation and Recreation
Trimountain is used for
The ridgeline of Trimountain and its ecosystem is most threatened by quarrying and suburban development. The quarry on the western side of the mountain was approximately 0.75 by 0.8 miles (1,210 by 1,290 m) as of 2007.
In 2000, Trimountain was included in a study by the
The Wallingford Land Trust and the Middlesex Land Trust have been active in conserving the viewshed of Trimountain.
See also
- Metacomet Ridge
- Adjacent summits:
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References
- Farnsworth, Elizabeth J. "Metacomet-Mattabesett Trail Natural Resource Assessment." 2004. PDF wefile cited November 1, 2007.
- Connecticut Walk Book: A Trail Guide to the Connecticut Outdoors. 17th Edition. The Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Rockfall, Connecticut. Undated.
- Raymo, Maureen E.Written in Stone: A Geologic History of the Northeastern United States. Globe Pequot, Chester, Connecticut, 1989.
- U.S. Congress New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act. Archived 2016-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association
- U.S. Congress New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act. Archived 2016-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
- NPS brochure for National Scenic Trail proposal.
- Wallingford Land Trust Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Middlesex Land Trust Archived 2010-06-26 at the Wayback Machine