⛰️ Higby Mountain
United States · Americas · 272 m · 41.55°N, 72.74°W
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Higby Mountain or Mount Higby 892 feet (272 m), is a traprock mountain ridge located 3.75 miles (6.04 km) east 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. Higby Mountain is known for its high cliff faces, unique microclimate ecosystems, and rare plant communities. It rises steeply 600 feet (180 m) above the Quinnipiac River valley and the city of Meriden to the west as a continuous 2-mile (3 km) long ledge. The mountain is traversed by the 50-mile (80 km) Mattabesett Trail.
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Quick facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Elevation | 272 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 41.55°N, 72.74°W · view on map |
Higby Mountain rises to 272 m in United States, in Americas. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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