East Rock, Mountain summit in New Haven, Connecticut
East Rock rises 366 feet above New Haven, featuring steep cliffs of reddish diabase rock and extensive forests along its ridgeline.
During the Revolutionary War, American forces utilized East Rock's elevation as a strategic observation point to monitor British naval movements along the coast.
The stone Soldiers and Sailors Monument at the summit commemorates New Haven residents who served in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.
The East Rock Loop Trail extends 2.5 miles through the 400-acre park, providing access to the summit through multiple marked pathways for hikers.
The mountain's geological composition reveals its formation 200 million years ago during the Triassic period when magma solidified beneath the earth's surface.
Location: Connecticut
Made from material: igneous rock
GPS coordinates: 41.32711,-72.90433
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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