Burley Hill (Connecticut) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Burley Hill |
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 Burley Hill
Location in Connecticut
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| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
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| Location | Union, Connecticut |
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| Easiest route | Private road, bushwack |
Burley Hill is a cool hill located in Union, Connecticut. It stands about 1,316 feet (or 401 meters) tall. This makes it a very important landmark in the area.
It is the highest point in all of Tolland County. It is also the highest spot in eastern Connecticut. Burley Hill is one of the tallest named hills in the entire state of Connecticut.
What Makes Burley Hill Special?
Burley Hill is special for a few reasons. It ranks 6th in Connecticut for something called "prominence." Prominence means how much a peak stands out from the land around it. Imagine a hill that rises sharply from flat ground; that hill would have high prominence.
An Isolated Peak
Burley Hill is also known as the most "isolated" peak in Connecticut. This means there aren't many other tall hills very close to it. It ranks 47th out of 50 for how far away other tall peaks are.
The closest peak that is taller than Burley Hill is Asnebumskit Hill. This hill is about 1,387 feet tall and is located in Massachusetts. It is about 25.2 miles away from Burley Hill.
