Besek Mountain
| Besek Mountain | |
|---|---|
Besek Mountain and Black Pond in March 2023 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | c. 840 feet (256 m) (ridge high point) |
| Coordinates | 41°30′48″N 72°44′45″W / 41.5134311°N 72.7459303°W |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Metacomet Ridge |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 200 Ma |
| Mountain type(s) | Fault-block; igneous |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Mattabesett Trail |
Besek Mountain (Alternate spelling: Bessic Mountain) also known as Black Mountain, est. 840 feet (260 m), is a traprock mountain ridge located 4.75 miles (7.6 km) southeast of Meriden, 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. Besek Mountain is known for its 3-mile (4.8 km) long line of open cliffs, unique microclimate ecosystems, and rare plant communities. The mountain is traversed by the 51-mile (82 km) Mattabesett Trail, and is home to the Powder Ridge Ski Area.