The following is a list of the more notable summits and sub–ranges that make up the crest of the Metacomet Ridge, a fault-block landform located in Connecticut and Massachusetts, known for its microclimate ecosystems, rare plant communities, scenic vistas, proximity to major urban centers, and recreational opportunities.[1]
In southern Connecticut, the Metacomet Ridge consists of two parallel ridges; the western ridge terminates near Meriden, Connecticut while the eastern ridge continues north into Massachusetts proximal to the Connecticut River.[2] Notable summits with elevations are included below, listed from south to north.
In Connecticut:
West ridgeline
| Name | Elevation | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rock | 366 ft (112 m) | New Haven and Hamden | |
| West Rock Ridge | 700 ft (213 m) * | New Haven, Hamden, Woodbridge, and Bethany | |
| Sleeping Giant | 739 ft (225 m) | Hamden and Wallingford | |
| Mount Sanford | 880 ft (270 m) * | Hamden, Bethany, and Cheshire | |
| Peck Mountain | 431 ft (131 m) | Cheshire |
East ridgeline
In Massachusetts
| Name | Elevation | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provin Mountain | 600 ft (183 m) | Southwick, Agawam, and Westfield | |
| East Mountain | 776 ft (237 m) | Holyoke, West Springfield, and Westfield | |
| Mount Tom Range | 1202 ft (363 m) | Holyoke and Easthampton | |
| Holyoke Range | 1106 ft (337 m) | Hadley, South Hadley, Granby, Amherst, and Belchertown | |
| Mount Toby | 1269 ft (387 m) | Sunderland and Leverett | |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | 791 ft (241 m) | Deerfield | |
| Pocumtuck Range | 846 ft (258 m) | Deerfield and Greenfield |
* Estimated elevation accurate within