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| Name = East Peak
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| Caption = View from East Peak.
| Elevation = {{convert|976|ft|m|0|lk=on}}
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| Type = ]; ]
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| Age = 200 million yrs.
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| Easiest route = Auto road
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'''East Peak''' is a part of the Hanging Hills area along the northwest side of ]. A dramatic cliff runs along the eastern and southern flanks of the mountain and Merimere Reservoir is located at its eastern base. East Peak is better known for ], a large stone tower situated at the top of the south end of the mountain where, on clear days, Long Island is visible. '''East Peak''', {{convert|976|ft|m|0|lk=on}}, is a prominent ] peak in the ] of ]. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden {{convert|600|ft|m|0|lk=on}} below and is characterized by its verticle cliffs and sweeping views of southern ] and ]. A small stone observation tower known as ] stands on the summit.


East Peak is located within the 1800 acre ]. The 51 mile ] 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. Although East Peak appears on a number of ] websites, the brochure to Hubbard Park indicates that the areas is closed to rock climbing.
==Recreation==
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==References==
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* 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.


⚫ ==External links==
The East Peak recreation areas are now managed by Hubbard Park which is located at East Peak's southern base. The blue-blazed ] runs through East Peak and there are several other hiking trails that stem from Hubbard Park. The impressive cliff below Castle Craig has become a popular rock climbing route for local mountaineers.
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⚫ * Connecticut Explorer's Guide
⚫ == External links ==
⚫ * Connecticut Explorer's Guide and


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Should not be confused with East Rock, another traprock summit in Connecticut
East Peak

East Peak, 976 feet (297 m), is a prominent traprock peak 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 verticle 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 1800 acre Hubbard Park. The 51 mile 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. Although East Peak appears on a number of rock climbing websites, the brochure to Hubbard Park indicates that the areas is closed to rock climbing.

Castle Craig

References

External links

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