Punkatasset Hill
| Punkatasset Hill | |
|---|---|
 Punkatasset Hill in early spring | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°28′53″N 71°20′48″W / 42.481483°N 71.346726°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | "Shallow Brook" |
| Language of name | Natick Indian |
| Geography | |
| Location | Concord, Massachusetts, United States |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Estabrook Woods/ Punkatasset Hill Conservation Land Trail |
Punkatasset Hill is a hill located in Concord, Massachusetts. It is one of the highest points in the town at 289 feet (88 m).[1]
The hill was originally known as Broad-topped Hill[dubious ] by the native Indians and was cultivated and farmed from the 17th century on.[citation needed]
The hill was used as a vantage point by Concord Minutemen during the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.[2]
In the late 19th century, on clear days Concordians and visitors were treated to vistas of Boston, Mount Wachusett, and Mount Monadnock. During the early 20th century, Punkatasset Hill was home to Concord's only ski slope. There was never a ski lift, but ski jumping contests were held there during the 1930s.[3] Today the slope remains cleared, but not in use.
In 1971 the land was sold from private property to the town and converted to conservation land.[4] Today Punkatasset Hill and the adjacent Estabrook Woods are popular hiking and walking destinations.
References
- ^ "MountainZone - Returning in 2016".
- ^ Fischer, David Hackett (19 April 1995). "Paul Revere's Ride". Oxford University Press – via Google Books.
- ^ Davis, Jeremy. "Punkatasset Hill".
- ^ http://concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2093