West Peak State Park
West Peak State Park is a park in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. West Peak State Park is situated nearby to the hamlet Pratts Corner, as well as near Stillmans Corner.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include West Peak and Castle Craig.
West Peak
Peak
West Peak, 1,024 feet, of the Hanging Hills, is the highest traprock peak in the state of Connecticut. The peak hangs above the city of Meriden 700 feet below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshires to the west.
Castle Craig
Scenic viewpoint
Castle Craig, located on East Peak in the Hanging Hills, is constructed of trap rock and is 32 feet in height and has a base 58 feet in circumference. A metal interior stairway is used to ascend the observation deck on top.
East Peak
Peak
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East Peak, 976 feet, 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 below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Meriden and Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District.
Meriden
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Meriden is a city in the Connecticut River Valley. Although not a major tourist destination, it does have an architecturally notable center.
Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District is a National Register of Historic Places district covering a residential section of Southington, Connecticut, located south of the center of town. Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District is situated 4 km northwest of West Peak State Park.
Milldale
Village
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Milldale is a neighborhood in the incorporated town of Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Milldale is situated 4½ km west of West Peak State Park.
West Peak State Park
Latitude
41.56121° or 41° 33′ 40″ northLongitude
-72.84566° or 72° 50′ 44″ westElevation
233 metres (764 feet)Open location code
87H9H563+FPGeoNames ID
4845461
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