[retiree2011]

Originally Posted by Cambium

I believe its the highest point within 25 miles from the coast from Florida to Maine. But the road ruins it for me. For Mt Washington fine, but for a 900 elevation? Ruins the "natural" beauty of the park/hill/ tower area.

I remember hiking Mt Greylock (Tallest in MA) for first time, enjoying the hike, being on the trail in the middle of the forest, then all of a sudden, I approached a paved road in the middle of the hike... . I had to cross this paved road and continue the hike up to the summit. Then at the top I came across more road.

It kinda ruined the experience for me but was worth the hike at the top. Although WAY to many people up there..

I'll add Hubbard to my list though. Thanks

Years ago, I was at our local beach and a couple from Long Island were visiting there. I told them I can usually see a couple of tall buildings on Long Island (saw them last week from Sleeping Giant SP, too) and asked what they see in CT from their beach or boat (they came to CT by boat) and they told me Meriden Mountain, which I had never been to at that time. You are correct - it is the tallest point within 25 miles of the East Coast. I believe one reason the road is there is because TV and radio stations have transmitters up there and a former neighbor of mine (a phone company employee) spends his whole day up there maintaining phone equipment, so the road has to be open all year, but only for sightseers May - late Oct.

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by retiree2011

Years ago, I was at our local beach and a couple from Long Island were visiting there. I told them I can usually see a couple of tall buildings on Long Island (saw them last week from Sleeping Giant SP, too) and asked what they see in CT from their beach or boat (they came to CT by boat) and they told me Meriden Mountain, which I had never been to at that time. You are correct - it is the tallest point within 25 miles of the East Coast. .

Awesome story.. VERY interesting to get a perspective from the water instead of the air. I
I'd rather live in an area where a hill stands out, then buildings.... although I bet now they notice Stamford before Meriden.

[basehead617]

Isn't

Cadillac Mountain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tallest on the east coast?

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by basehead617

Isn't

Cadillac Mountain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tallest on the east coast?

Hmm, nice catch.. with that elevation it sure would be.

Even official page claims it. Looks like someone will have to edit Wiki page for Hubbard. Unless I saw it somewhere else. On phone so hard to check stuff out

Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, Maine

[HeadedWest]

Originally Posted by Cambium

I believe its the highest point within 25 miles from the coast from Florida to Maine.

Not including Maine; Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is taller.