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| 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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- Should not be confused with East Rock, another traprock summit in Connecticut
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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
- Metacomet Ridge
- Adjacent summits:
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References
- Brochure of Hubbard Park
- Connecticut Walk Book 17th ed. Connecticut Forest and Park Association.