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East Rock Park – East Rock loop from State Street

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United States

Connecticut

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

New Haven

East Rock Park – East Rock loop from State Street

Moderate

4.8

(7876)

7,877

hikers

East Rock Park – East Rock loop from State Street

02:12

8.29km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.88 km

East Rock Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Rock Park is a 700-acre park with stunning views of New Haven and Long Island Sound. Hike to the top of East Rock for panoramic views, or explore the park's trails, gardens, and waterfalls.

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2.91 km

River's Edge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Edge Trail is a beautiful part of the extensive White Trail encircling East Park. It's a wide path follows the river's course.

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3.86 km

East Rock is a 1.4-mile long trap rock ridge with a high point of 366 feet. This particular section of this long ridge features prominent sheer rock cliffs that rise over 300 feet above the town below. At the top of these cliffs is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and a road and parking area. There are popular hiking, running, and biking trails all around East Rock, which are open year round.

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3.91 km

Viewpoint of New Haven

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint of New Haven from East Rock Park. There is parking nearby for easier access, but it is also a fun cycle up to the top!

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7.11 km

Yale University Welcome Sign

Highlight • Monument

8.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

1.59 km

375 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.11 km

1.80 km

1.49 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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East Rock Park – East Rock loop from State Street

East Rock Park

River's Edge Trail

East Rock

Viewpoint of New Haven

Yale University Welcome Sign

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