Mount Ascutney
Mount Ascutney is a mountain in the U.S. state of Vermont. At 3,144 feet (958 m), it is the highest peak in Windsor County. Mount Ascutney is a monadnock that rises abruptly from the surrounding lowlands. For example, the Windsor Trail is 2.7 miles (4.3 km) to the summit with 2,514 feet (766 m) of elevation gain and an overall 18% grade. Particularly noteworthy are the mountain's granite outcrops, one of which, near the summit, serves as a launching point for hang-gliders.
| Mount Ascutney | |
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Mount Ascutney from Claremont, New Hampshire | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,144 ft (958 m) |
| Prominence | 2,270 ft (690 m) |
| Listing | #25 on New England Fifty Finest |
| Coordinates | 43°26′40″N 72°27′13″W |
| Geography | |
Mount Ascutney Mount Ascutney Mount Ascutney (the United States) | |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Ascutney |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
The mountain's base straddles several villages — Ascutney, Brownsville, Windsor, and West Windsor — and it is located only several miles off exit 8 on Interstate 91 in Mount Ascutney State Park. The mountain itself is visible from the top of Mount Washington, seventy miles away.