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{{short description|Mountain in Connecticut, US}}
'''East Peak''' is a part of the Hanging Hills area along the northwest side of ]. This is the highest point anywhere along the east coast of the United States within 25 miles of the shoreline.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} 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 Castle Craig, a large stone tower situated at the top of the south end of the mountain where, on clear days, Long Island is visible.
:''Should not be confused with ], another traprock summit in Connecticut''
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| photo =East_Peak_Hanging_Hills.jpg
| photo_caption = View from East Peak.
| elevation_ft = 976
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| age = 200 million yrs.
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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>
==Recreation==


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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.
Image:Castle Craig.jpg|Castle Craig
Image:eastpeak02.jpg|View of the lookout tower on East Peak
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== External links == ==See also==
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* Connecticut Explorer's Guide and


==References==
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==External links==
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* {{cite web|title=Hubbard Park Hiking Trails|url=http://www.meridenlandtrust.com/Hubbard_quad.pdf|publisher=Meriden Land Trust|accessdate=March 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412162507/http://www.meridenlandtrust.com/Hubbard_quad.pdf|archive-date=April 12, 2012|url-status=dead}}
* 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 18 July 2022

Mountain in Connecticut, US
Should not be confused with East Rock, another traprock summit in Connecticut
East Peak
View from East Peak.
Highest point
Elevation976 ft (297 m)
Coordinates41°33′27″N 72°50′14″W / 41.55750°N 72.83722°W / 41.55750; -72.83722
Geography
LocationMeriden, Connecticut
Parent rangeHanging Hills / Metacomet Ridge
Geology
Rock age200 million yrs.
Mountain type(s)fault-block; igneous
Climbing
Easiest routeAuto 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.

  • Castle Craig Castle Craig
  • View of the lookout tower on East Peak View of the lookout tower on East Peak

See also

References

  1. "Meriden Cliffs — Ragged Mtn Foundation". Retrieved 18 July 2022.

External links

Mountains of Connecticut
Hanging Hills
Metacomet Ridge
Taconic Mountains
Others
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