Mount Hereford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Hereford |
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Mont Hereford | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 864 m (2,835 ft) |
Prominence | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
Isolation | 19.66 km (12.22 mi) |
Naming | |
Language of name | fr |
Geography | |
Location | Quebec, Canada |
Parent range | Appalachian Mountains |
Topo map | NTS: 21E/04 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | hiking |
Mount Hereford (French: Mont Hereford) is a mountain located in Coaticook Regional County Municipality, Estrie, Quebec, Canada. It rises to 864 metres (2,835 ft).
Etymology
Mount Hereford is a reference to a city and a county of the same name in England. A dictionary from 1832 refers to it as "Hereford Mountain." However, some locals refer to it as Montagne à Goyette or Montagne chez Goyette (translation: Goyette's Mountain).
History
Recreation
It is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Hereford via the Neil Tillotson Hiking Trail, which is a 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long linear trail. It is accessible from either Clowery Road in Saint-Herménégilde or Coaticook Road in East Hereford. Other activities permitted include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and wildlife observation.