Mount Frissell's South Slope (2380 feet) is the highest point in Connecticut. The summit of the mountain is in Massachusetts. The tri-state intersection of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York is also close by. State nickname: The Constitution State Other U.S. States Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) Senators Chris Dodd (D) Joe Lieberman (D) Official languages English Area 14,371 km² (48th) - Land 12,559 km² - Water 1,809 km² (12. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Senators Edward Kennedy (D) John Kerry (D) Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th) - Land 20,317 km² - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th) - Land 122,409 km² - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...
Bear Mountain is the tallest mountain entirely in Connecticut.
Connecticut's highpoint is located in Mount Riga State Park in the town of Salisbury, in the far northwestern corner of the state.
Of the hikers that venture off to Frissell many are the "high point" enthusiasts who are trying to visit all the highest spots in all 50 states.
Frissell's peak doesn't offer spectacluar 360 degree views (although Ted did point out that the views weren't as limited as I may have led on since trees have been cleared for the views), there are some nice overviews along the way to Frissell via Round Mountain and from certain vantage points along Frissell's mountainside.
It's all part of a region known as the Taconic Plateau and the forests surrounding Frissell are part of Mt. Washington Reservation, Mt. Riga Reservation, and the South Taconic Trail.
MountFrissell's South Slope (2380 feet) is the highest point in Connecticut.
Nevada is the only other American state with the summit of its highest mountain in another state (Boundary Peak lies partially in California.) Bear Mountain is the tallest mountain entirely in Connecticut.
Connecticut's highpoint is located in Mount Riga State Park in the town of Salisbury, in the far northwestern corner of the state.
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