West Rock Ridge State Park

The park contains a six-mile ridge rising from 400 feet in New Haven to 715 feet at High Rock in Bethany with continuous views.

The park began in 1826 when Elijah Thompson donated 50 acres for a New Haven city park before becoming a state park in 1975.

Judges Cave within the park served as a hiding place for Edward Whalley and William Goffe, two judges who fled England after King Charles I execution.

The park opens daily from 8:00 AM until sunset, featuring 21 miles of marked trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

The park houses one of the largest concentrations of rare and endangered species among all Connecticut state parks, alongside Lake Wintergreen.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1975

Elevation above the sea: 112 m

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/West-Rock-Ridge-State-Park

GPS coordinates: 41.34560,-72.97220

Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:42