Bear Mountain (Connecticut) facts for kids
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Bear Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2323+ ft (708+ m) |
| Prominence | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Salisbury, Connecticut, USA |
| State/Province | US-NY |
| Parent range | Taconic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Ashley Falls |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Ordovician |
| Mountain type | Thrust fault; metamorphic rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Appalachian Trail |
Bear Mountain, is a prominent peak of the southern Taconic Mountains. It is in the town of Salisbury, Connecticut, in the United States. It is the highest mountain summit in the state of Connecticut. The highest point in the state is on the south slope of Mount Frissell.
Images for kids
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Erroneous inscription at summit
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A panorama off a side of Bear Mountain.
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