Mount Sanford (Connecticut) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sanford Mountain |
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Mount Sanford, Bethany Summit 1970 US Coast and Geodetic Survey Reference Mark
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | est. 886 ft (270 m) ridge high point |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bethany, Hamden, and Cheshire, Connecticut |
| Parent range | Metacomet Ridge |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 200 Ma |
| Mountain type | Fault-block; igneous |
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| Easiest route | Quinnipiac Trail |
Mount Sanford is a mountain in south-central Connecticut. It stands about 886 feet (270 meters) tall. This mountain is part of a long, narrow ridge made of a special type of rock called traprock. It is located about 10 miles northwest of New Haven.
Mount Sanford is part of a bigger chain of mountains called the Metacomet Ridge. This ridge stretches from Long Island Sound all the way north through the Connecticut River Valley into Massachusetts and up to the Vermont border. Other mountains nearby include Peck Mountain to the north and West Rock Ridge to the south.
Exploring Mount Sanford: Trails and Nature
Mount Sanford is a great place for outdoor activities. An 18-mile long path called the Quinnipiac Trail runs along the top of the mountain ridge. The very top of Mount Sanford is located inside the Naugatuck State Forest. This means the area is protected and kept natural for everyone to enjoy.
Mountains Nearby
Mount Sanford is surrounded by other interesting peaks. To the north, you can find Peck Mountain. To the southeast is the famous Sleeping Giant mountain. South of Mount Sanford, you will find West Rock Ridge. These mountains are all part of the same long ridge system.
