Mount Tom

Mountain in Connecticut · 1,289 ft

1,289 ft
Elevation
358 ft
Prominence
0.5 mi
Hike length one way
41.6936, -73.2731
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Tom

0.5 mi
one way
361 ft
of ascent
33 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

915 ft0.5 mi · 1,253 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
0.5 mi on foot · ↑ 361 ft · about 33 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 3.5 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 4.0 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Tom?

Mount Tom is 1,289 ft above sea level and lies in Connecticut. Its prominence is 358 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Tom?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.5 mi one way with 361 ft of ascent. Expect around 33 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Tom?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 0.5 mi on foot · ↑ 361 ft · about 33 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (about 3.5 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Tom in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Tom is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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