Notable hill · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Black Hill

Black Hill is a hill in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Black Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Black Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Black Hill: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Black Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.70732, -71.95091. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Black Hill

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    • Fifty Foot Cliff · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Cochegan Rock · viewpoint · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~37 km · Must-see
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    • Snow Hill · viewpoint · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Gungywamp Hill · viewpoint · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Burley Hill · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Peaked Mountain · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~62 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Black Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Black Hill?

    Nearby: March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Old Canterbury Road (attraction, 2 km), Prudence Crandall House (museum, 3 km), Quinebaug River Prehistoric Archeological District (fort, 5 km), First Congregational Church of Plainfield (church, 5 km), March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Manship Road-Barstow Road (attraction, 6 km), March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike (attraction, 10 km).

    Is Black Hill worth visiting?

    Black Hill is listed as a notable hill in Connecticut on Spotwander.