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These 10 Epic Mountains In Connecticut Will Drop Your Jaw

Connecticut offers a variety of mountains for hiking, climbing, and scenic views, each with unique features and attractions.

Updated Sep 30, 2022

Written by 

Taylor Ellis

Mountains are another natural beauty folks love to look at, and some even enjoy exercising on them! Whether you're a long time hiker, a death defying mountain climber, a zip-liner with a serious wild side or just a lover of sights seeking a nice view, these mountains in Connecticut have something to offer.  So check them out!

1. Bear Mountain (Salisbury)

A lush green landscape with a rounded hill under a clear blue sky, surrounded by dense forest.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr

Bear Mountain, a member of the Taconic Mountains, stands at 2,316 feet and is the highest mountain summit in the state.

2. Haystack Mountain (Norfolk)

A serene landscape featuring a grassy field, sparse trees, and a distant green hill under a cloudy sky.
Doug Kerr/Flickr

This 1,716-foot mountain is home to Haystack Mountain Tower. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the tower gives you an impeccable view over the town below.

3. Ragged Mountain (Southington)

A climber ascends a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing a challenging outdoor climbing scene.
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The traprock mountain ridge stands at 762 feet and attracts many a rock climber each year. Especially when the autumn colors are out!

4. Pinnacle Rock (Plainville)

A rocky cliff with a metal railing overlooks a lush green landscape under dark, stormy clouds.
Sage Ross/Flickr

This 600-foot peak was designed for catching views! Photographers and beginner hikers alike will enjoy this one.

5. Lamentation Mountain (Meriden)

A serene lake surrounded by lush green hills under a clear blue sky.
Lisa Jacobs/Flickr

This mountain is known for its beauty, captured here from Giuffrida Park. It is 720 feet high and lush with life!

6. Sleeping Giant (Hamden)

A panoramic view of rolling green hills under a cloudy sky, with distant mountains on the horizon.
Andi Szilagyi/Flickr

With a high point of 739 feet, this mountain's resemblance to a sleeping man is explained by the Native American story of a rowdy demon put to sleep.

7. Chauncey Peak (Meriden)

A scenic view of a river winding through lush green hills under a cloudy sky.
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Chauncey Peak stands at 688 feet and is a member of the Metacomet Ridge. The ridge extends from New Haven to the Vermont border.

8. Short Mountain (Berlin)

A scenic view of rolling hills and a valley, with autumn foliage and a distant mountain under a soft sunset sky.
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With an elevation of 530 feet, this mountain is certainly shorter than the others. But no less beautiful!

9. Hanging Hills (Meriden)

A scenic view of a river winding through lush, green hills under a clear blue sky.
5ju989nfhs50/Wikimedia

Pictured here is East Peak of the Hanging Hills Range and stands at 1,024 feet. It overlooks the Quinnipiac River Valley.

10. Mount Frissell (Salisbury)

Panoramic view of lush green mountains under a cloudy sky, with a winding path visible in the foreground.
Charles Wohlers/Flickr

This area is a jackpot for mountains! Mount Frissell is in the center, standing at 2,454 feet. To the right is Brace Mountain, which is the tri-point of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

If you're into mountains, then you'll definitely love these 12 scenic trails! Pretty cool, huh? What's your favorite mountain in Connecticut?

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