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Particularly Special Place
Description
This wonderful stone tower sits atop the East Peak of Meridan's Hanging Hills and is the crown jewel of the 1,800-acre Hubbard Park. Constructed in 1900, this historic observation tower is a classic landmark in the area. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as New Haven, Sleeping Giant, and Long Island Sound to the south and Hartford's skyline and the foothills of the Berkshires to the north.
This iconic and historic landmark as well as the rest of the beautiful Hubbard Park are well worth a visit.
Short Run: Castle Craig is accessible by way of the Metacomet Trail and various trails in the park as well as a road that is open daily from May through October, weather permitting.
Gem Type: Historic Site
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
2.8
mi
4.5
km
Castle Craig
Intermediate
Meriden, CT
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Intermediate
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Meriden, CT |
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14
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2.2
mi
3.6
km
Yellow Trail
Intermediate
Hamden, CT
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Intermediate
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Hamden, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
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1.6
mi
2.5
km
Tower Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Hamden, CT
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Easy/Intermediate
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Hamden, CT |
Unknown
Update
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5
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5.1
mi
8.3
km
Blue Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Hamden, CT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Hamden, CT |
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5
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18.1
mi
29.1
km
Quinnipiac Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Cheshire Village, CT
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Cheshire Village, CT |
Unknown
Update
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4
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3.7
mi
5.9
km
Scoville Reservoir Trail
Easy
Wolcott, CT
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Easy
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Wolcott, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
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2.3
mi
3.6
km
Crescent Lake Loop
Intermediate
Plainville, CT
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Intermediate
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Plainville, CT |
Unknown
Update
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2
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8.0
mi
12.8
km
Red Trail
Difficult
Durham, CT
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Difficult
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Durham, CT |
All Clear
Update
77 days ago
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2
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0.5
mi
0.7
km
Laurel Grove Brook Trail
Intermediate
Middletown, CT
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Intermediate
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Middletown, CT |
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2
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5.8
mi
9.4
km
Ragged Mountain Blue and Red Blazed Loop
Difficult
Kensington, CT
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Difficult
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Kensington, CT |
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2
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