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⚫ | '''East Peak''', {{convert|976|ft|m|0}}, is a prominent ] ] in the ] of ]. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden {{convert|600|ft|m|0}} below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern ] and ]. A small stone observation tower known as ] stands on the summit. | ||
⚫ | East Peak is located within the {{convert|1800|acre|km2|adj=on}} ]. The {{convert|51|mi|km|adj=on}} ] crosses East Peak, and a seasonal auto road climbs to a small parking lot at Castle Craig. Activities enjoyed on the peak include ], ], and in the winter, ] on the road. ] is only permitted for Ragged Mountain Foundation members who have obtained a permit from Meriden's parks and recreation department.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meriden Cliffs — Ragged Mtn Foundation |url=https://www.raggedmtn.org/meriden-cliffs |access-date=18 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 5 January 2025
Mountain in Connecticut, US
- Should not be confused with East Rock, another traprock summit in Connecticut
East Peak | |
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View from East Peak. | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 976 ft (297 m) |
Coordinates | 41°33′27″N 72°50′14″W / 41.55750°N 72.83722°W / 41.55750; -72.83722 |
Geography | |
Location | Meriden, Connecticut |
Parent range | Hanging Hills / Metacomet Ridge |
Geology | |
Rock age | 200 million yrs. |
Mountain type(s) | fault-block; igneous |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Auto road |
East Peak, 976 feet (297 m), is a prominent basalt traprock mountain in the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden 600 feet (183 m) below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound. A small stone observation tower known as Castle Craig stands on the summit.
East Peak is located within the 1,800-acre (7.3 km) Hubbard Park. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail crosses East Peak, and a seasonal auto road climbs to a small parking lot at Castle Craig. Activities enjoyed on the peak include Hiking, bicycling, and in the winter, cross-country skiing on the road. Rock climbing is only permitted for Ragged Mountain Foundation members who have obtained a permit from Meriden's parks and recreation department.
See also
References
- "Meriden Cliffs — Ragged Mtn Foundation". Retrieved July 18, 2022.
External links
- "Hubbard Park Hiking Trails" (PDF). Meriden Land Trust. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
- Connecticut Walk Book 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
- The City of Meriden