Jun 20 2026
Lamentation Mountain Rising above the valleys of central Connecticut, Lamentation Mountain is a long, rugged traprock ridge known for its exposed basalt ledges, steep western cliffs, forested summit, and far-reaching views toward the Hanging Hills. Although its summit reaches only about 719 feet above sea level, the mountain’s sharp relief and rocky terrain give it …
Jun 19 2026
Torreys Peak 🏔️ Overview Torreys Peak is one of Colorado’s best-known fourteeners, rising along the Continental Divide in the central Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Its sharply defined summit, steep eastern face, and close relationship with neighboring Grays Peak make it one of the most recognizable mountain destinations near Denver. Although Torreys is often …
Jun 18 2026
Bearpen Mountain 🏔️ Overview Bearpen Mountain is a broad, forested summit in the northwestern Catskill Mountains of New York. Rising to approximately 3,588 feet (1,094 meters), it is one of the Catskill High Peaks recognized by the Catskill 3500 Club and the highest mountain whose principal summit lies in Greene County. Unlike many better-known Catskill …
Jun 17 2026
Greenhorn Mountain 🏔️ Overview Greenhorn Mountain is the highest summit in Colorado’s Wet Mountains, a compact range rising dramatically between the Great Plains and the Wet Mountain Valley. The broad, prominent mountain reaches approximately 12,353 feet (3,765 meters) and forms one of the most recognizable landmarks in south-central Colorado. The summit stands on the boundary …
Jun 16 2026
Ragged Mountain 🏔️ Overview Ragged Mountain is a rugged traprock ridge in central Connecticut, extending across parts of Southington and Berlin in Hartford County. Despite reaching less than 800 feet above sea level, the mountain rises sharply above the surrounding lowlands and contains some of the most dramatic cliffs, rocky ledges, and reservoir views in …
Jun 15 2026
Kit Carson Peak 🏔️ Overview Kit Carson Peak is a rugged Colorado fourteener rising among the Crestones, one of the most dramatic groups of summits in the Sangre de Cristo Range. The mountain stands west of the range crest near the community of Crestone and overlooks the broad San Luis Valley. Although commonly called Kit …
Jun 14 2026
Brasstown Bald 🏔️ Overview Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain in Georgia, rising to 4,784 feet (1,458 meters) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the southern Appalachians. Located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the mountain stands near the towns of Hiawassee, Blairsville, and Young Harris in northeastern Georgia. The summit is crowned by a visitor …
Jun 13 2026
Oat Mountain 🏔️ Overview Oat Mountain is the highest summit of the Santa Susana Mountains, an east–west-trending range overlooking the northern San Fernando Valley in Southern California. Rising above Chatsworth and the western edge of Los Angeles, the mountain combines broad views, substantial topographic prominence, Cold War history, and a surprisingly strenuous road hike. Although …
Jun 10 2026
Cowrock Mountain 🏔️ Overview Cowrock Mountain is a forested summit and elongated ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia. Rising within the Raven Cliffs Wilderness of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, the mountain is crossed by the Appalachian Trail and is best known for its broad rock outcrops, layered mountain views, and short but …
Jun 08 2026
Timber Mountain 🏔️ Overview Timber Mountain is an 8,303-foot (2,531-meter) summit in Southern California’s eastern San Gabriel Mountains. Rising above Icehouse Canyon within the Cucamonga Wilderness, the mountain is known for its conifer-covered slopes, quiet summit forest, and rewarding views toward Mount San Antonio, Telegraph Peak, Ontario Peak, and Cucamonga Peak. The mountain is the …
