Hatchett Hill
Hatchett Hill, est. 510 feet (160 m), is a trap rock ridge located in East Granby, Connecticut, 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Hartford, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut, north through the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts to the Vermont border. The southern edge of the ridge plunges nearly 200 vertical feet (61 m) into the Tariffville Gorge. The ridge is known for its rugged topography, unique microclimate ecosystems, rare plant communities, and as a seasonal raptor migration path. It is traversed by the 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail.
| Hatchett Hill | |
|---|---|
Tariffville Gorge from Hatchett Hill | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 510 ft (160 m) |
| Parent peak | 41° 54' 20"N, 72° 45' 29"W |
| Coordinates | 41°56′15″N 72°44′53″W to 41°54′20″N 72°45′29″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | East Granby, Connecticut |
| Parent range | Metacomet Ridge |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 200 Ma |
| Mountain type | Fault-block; igneous |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Metacomet Trail |
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