Geology
Special and interesting rocks and formations.
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West Peak / Metacomet Trail -Upslope Talus Path The trail proceeds across this field of large blocks and smaller, but still large, talus. These are the weathered remains of the cliffs that lie to either side of the path. Over thousands of years, freeze and thaw have split the joints between the stones, and they have tumbled tens of feet into this hollow between the fingers of West Peak. See also… 5/28/2005 |
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West Peak / Metacomet Trail - Cliff Plateau After climbing up from the ravine, take a brief detour to the south (left) to visit the cliff edge. The way to the cliff top crosses this smooth top of a lava sheet that once spread across this section of Connecticut. The veins are joints between the basalt columns and are made of a somewhat different material. See also… 5/28/2005 |
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West Peak / Metacomet Trail - Terry In A Block Cave The blocks on the west side of the trail are loosely packed and there are a variety of spaces, some as large as this. However, be careful in looking for these caves, as the blocks may be unstable and some openings may be covered with foliage. The author fell into one opening and that is how we found this cave. Fortunately no one was hurt. See also… 5/28/2005 |
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West Peak / Metacomet Trail - West Side oif Ravine Terry takes a picture of the cliffs on the west side of the ravine. We are making our own way along the base of the cliffs. The trail itself rises up the side of the ravine to the north of this location, but the extra walk is worthwhile. This side of the ravine, like the east side, also bears some interesting, short and difficult rock climbing problems. Toproping here varies from being easy to set up, to requiring the placement of protection pieces in cracks at the top of the crag. The cliff on this side is unusual in its noticeable outward tilt, visible in the image. See also… 5/28/2005 |
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West Peak / Metacomet Trail - Block Pile Near the top of the gully, the talus blocks are larger and more jumbled. They are seamed with veins that represent a stone of a differennt composition. See also… 5/28/2005 |
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