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Revision as of 09:38, 20 February 2010

Should not be confused with East Rock, another traprock summit in Connecticut
East Peak
File:N58102886 30613341 7299.jpegView from East Peak.
Highest point
Elevation976 feet (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
Castle Craig, circa 2002

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

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