Pratt Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pratt Mountain |
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View of Binney Pond from the top of Pratt Mountain.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,817 ft (554 m) |
| Prominence | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | New Ipswich, New Hampshire |
| Parent range | Wapack Range |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 400 million years |
| Mountain type | metamorphic rock |
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| Easiest route | Wapack Trail |
Pratt Mountain is a mountain peak in south-central New Hampshire, United States. It stands 1,817 feet (554 meters) high. This mountain is part of the Wapack Range. It is located in the town of New Ipswich. A popular path called the Wapack Trail goes right over the mountain. This trail is about 22 miles (35 kilometers) long.
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About Pratt Mountain
Pratt Mountain offers amazing views from its rocky edges. A smaller peak, called Stony Top, is 1,760 feet (536 meters) tall. It forms the northern side of Pratt Mountain.
Where is Pratt Mountain?
Right to the north of Pratt Mountain is New Ipswich Mountain. It is also along the Wapack ridgeline. To the southeast, you can find other hills. These include Binney Hill (1,441 feet or 439 meters), Emerson Hill (1,551 feet or 473 meters), and Nutting Hill (1,620 feet or 494 meters). The very end of the Wapack Range to the south is Mount Watatic.
What's Special About the Area?
Binney Pond is a special place near Pratt Mountain. It is located in Binney Pond State Forest. This pond is known for its many different kinds of rare plants. It is also home to various salamanders. This means it has a high biodiversity, which is a way of saying it has many different types of living things.
Water Flowing from the Mountain
Water from the east side of Pratt Mountain flows into the Souhegan River. This river then joins the Merrimack River. Finally, the water reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Water from the west and south sides of the mountain flows into the Millers River. This river then flows into the Connecticut River. From there, it reaches Long Island Sound. This journey of water from the mountain to the ocean is called a watershed.
