Record SL-637370 · Wikidata Q5608654
Gridley Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
668
m
2,192 ft
Prominence
72 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.0397° N,
73.4669° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaGridley Mountain, 2,211 feet (674 m), is the third highest elevation in the state of Connecticut. The mountain, part of the Taconic Range, has no official trail and is located on private property. The Mount Washington Road passes the mountain from the west. Gridley Mountain is located in Salisbury, Connecticut. It is flanked to the northwest by Round Mountain, to the northeast by Bear Mountain, and to the west by Brace Mountain. The west side of the mountain drains into Riga Lake and South Pond, then into Wachocostinook Brook, Salmon Creek, the Housatonic River, and Long Island Sound. The east side drains into Brassie Brook, Ball Brook, Moore Brook, then into the Housatonic River.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | 708 m | NE 60° | 1.2 km |
| Round Mountain | 695 m | NW 323° | 1.3 km |
| Mount Frissell | 747 m | NW 316° | 1.8 km |
| South Brace Mountain | 702 m | W 268° | 2.0 km |
| Brace Mountain | 706 m | W 284° | 2.2 km |
| Mount Ashley | 725 m | N 345° | 2.6 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Grizzly | Grizzly Cliff | 4c | 2.5 km |
| Ursa Minor | Grizzly Cliff | 4b | 2.5 km |
| Walter Payton | Grizzly Cliff | 5b | 2.5 km |