West Rock Ridge - Regicides Trail, 7-1/2 miles, approx. 730' in elevation gain.
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West Rock Ridge State Park is located in New Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge, Connecticut. The park includes a 7-mile (11 km) Regicides Trail, part of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association's Blue Trail system. There’re also lakes, a cave, and a colonial era historic site.
This hike will include a rugged cliff-walk along a ridgeline with spectacular views of multiple lakes and busy highways below. At the southern end, there’s an overlook with incredible views of New Haven and Long Island Sound on a clear day. The trail is mostly easy going but there is a two (+) mile stretch, right in the middle that includes a lot of rock-hopping, ankle-breaker rocks that tend to slow you down. The rest of the trail is a really enjoyable hike with plenty of shade.
Parking will be at the Lake Wintergreen Boat Launch parking lot (right off Main St. Hamden). There are only 27 spots in the lot, so I'm limiting it to 22 because it is a pretty popular spot. So, if you can carpool, please do so.
Please arrive ten to fifteen minutes early because we plan to start promptly at the time listed. If you RSVP "YES" and can't make it, PLEASE change your RSVP so that the next person on the waitlist can attend.
Hike leader: Patrick Cunningham (203) 837-0912.
We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike or $15 per year to cover meetup.com fees and our annual social event. Please Venmo Grace Best @ Grace-Best-1. Last 4 digits of ☎️# are 9912.
Please wear hiking footwear, and bring as needed: poles, spikes, bug spray, backpack, personal first aid and meds, water and snacks. No pets allowed.
By RSVPing you acknowledge that "The Hiking Group - CT & NY" is not a professional outdoor organization. The sole purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap.