Fowler Mountain
Mountain in the American state of Connecticut / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fowler Mountain, est. 750 feet (230 m), is a traprock mountain located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of the center 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. Fowler Mountain is known for its rugged topography, unique microclimate ecosystems, and rare plant communities. It rises steeply 300 feet (91 m) above the Ulbrich Reservoir and the Quinnipiac River valley to the west. The mountain is traversed by the 50-mile (80 km) Mattabesett Trail.
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Fowler Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | c. 750 ft (230 m) |
Parent peak | 41° 26' 39"N, 72° 44' 25"W |
Coordinates | 41°26′39″N 72°44′25″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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