Rollins Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,000 ft (300 m) NAVD 88 [1] |
Prominence | 670 ft (200 m) [1] |
Coordinates | 45°23′14″N68°21′50″W / 45.387343°N 68.363785°W Coordinates: 45°23′14″N68°21′50″W / 45.387343°N 68.363785°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Penobscot County, Maine, U.S. |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking, class 1 |
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Rollins is a surname. It may also refer to:
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