East Rock

Mountain in Connecticut · 328 ft

328 ft
Elevation
246 ft
Prominence
0.3 mi
Hike length one way
41.3275, -72.9042
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up East Rock

0.3 mi
one way
69 ft
of ascent
14 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

282 ft0.3 mi · 344 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
about 0.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
0.3 mi on foot · ↑ 69 ft · about 14 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 0.6 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is East Rock?

East Rock is 328 ft above sea level and lies in Connecticut. Its prominence is 246 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up East Rock?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.3 mi one way with 69 ft of ascent. Expect around 14 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for East Rock?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — about 0.1 mi to the summit. Alternative: the parking area northwest of the peak (0.3 mi on foot · ↑ 69 ft · about 14 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log East Rock in Conquer?

Yes — East Rock is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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