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'''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 vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern ] and ]. A small stone observation tower known as ] stands on the summit. '''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 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 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. 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.

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* '''Adjacent summits:'''
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==References== ==References==
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* 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association. * 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

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Revision as of 00:31, 28 December 2007

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 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 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.

See also

< East West >
South Mountain
West Peak

References

External links

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