Cathole Mountain

Infobox Mountain
Name = Cathole Mountain
Photo = Cathole Mountain.jpg
Photo size = 180px
Caption = Cathole Mountain from South Mountain
Elevation = convert|515|ft|m|0|lk=on
Location = Meriden, Connecticut
Range = Hanging Hills / Metacomet Ridge
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Parent_peak = 41° 33' 35"N, 72° 48' 38"W
Coordinates = coord|41|34|33|N|72|48|02|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=title,inline summit; coord|41|33|35|N|72|48|38|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=title,inline southern ledge
Topographic

Type = fault-block; igneous
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Age = 200 million yrs.
Last eruption =
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Easiest route = Metacomet Trail
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Pronunciation = Cathole Mountain, convert|515|ft|m|0|lk=on, is the lowest peak in the traprock Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut. The rugged southern ledges of the mountain rise steeply convert|150|ft|m|0|lk=on above the city of Meriden. The mountain is separated from South Mountain by the narrow, rocky Cathole Pass through which Connecticut Route 71 ascends.

The mountain consists of two prominences, the southern ledges convert|341|ft|m|0|lk=on and the main peak one mile to the north. The 51 mile Metacomet Trail crosses Cathole Mountain and offers views of Cathole Pass. The cliffs continue south with views over Meriden, but there is no official trail that runs the length of them. Activities enjoyed on the peak include hiking, rock climbing, and in the winter, snowshoeing.

Much of the northern half of the mountain is privately owned.

ee also

*Metacomet Ridge
*Mattabesett Trail
* Adjacent summits:

References

* [http://www.ctwoodlands.org/ "Connecticut Walk Book"] 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
* Connecticut Explorer's Guide [http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_043.htm Cathole Mountain]

External links

* [http://www.cityofmeriden.org/ The City of Meriden]