Dorset Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dorset Mountain |
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Dorset Mtn. seen from the southeast
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3760+ ft (1146+ m) |
| Prominence | 2,820 ft (860 m) |
| Listing | #11 New England Fifty Finest #99 New England 100 Highest |
| Geography | |
| Location | Rutland County / Bennington County, Vermont, U.S. |
| Parent range | Taconic Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Dorset |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | unmaintained hiking trail |
Dorset Mountain is a cool mountain in Vermont, USA. It sits right on the border of Rutland and Bennington counties. This mountain is part of the Taconic Range, a group of mountains in the area.
The very top of Dorset Mountain is located in a town called Danby. If you like hiking, there's a trail that goes up Dorset Peak from the southwest side. It's not always kept up, but it's there!
Back in the 1960s, people thought about building a ski resort on Dorset Mountain. However, the plan for an alpine ski resort never happened.
Where is Dorset Mountain?
Dorset Mountain is surrounded by other mountains. To its south, you'll find Netop Mountain, Dorset Hill, and Mount Aeolus. To the west, there's The Scallop, and to the northwest, Woodlawn Mountain. These are all part of the Taconic Range, just like Dorset Mountain.
To the east, Dorset Mountain is next to Peru Peak and Styles Peak. These two mountains are part of a different range called the Green Mountains.
Water Flowing from the Mountain
Water from Dorset Mountain flows in different directions. The eastern side of the mountain drains into the upper part of Otter Creek. This creek eventually flows into Lake Champlain, and then all the way to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in Canada.
The northern parts of Dorset Mountain also drain into Mill Brook, which then joins Otter Creek. Water from the southwestern slopes flows into the Mettawee River. This river also ends up in the south bay of Lake Champlain. Finally, the southeastern part of the mountain sends its water into Batten Kill, which flows into the Hudson River and then into New York Harbor.
Danby Marble Quarry
Dorset Mountain is famous for something special: it's home to the biggest underground marble quarry in the world! This quarry is where "Danby marble" comes from.
The entrance to the quarry has been used for over 100 years. The mine goes deep inside the mountain, about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) long. A company called Vermont Quarries Corporation has been running this famous Danby Marble quarry since 1992.
