East Rock was formed 200 million years ago as Directions and Parking: the continents were in the process of moving away from each other. Molten rock from deep in the earth From I-91: Take Willow Street Exit (Exit 6) to end Recreational Trails surged through stress cracks formed in the sandstone of ramp. Turn right onto Willow Street. At second South Central Connecticut bedrock of the New Haven area. The molten rock light turn right on Mitchell Drive. Follow to first cooled to form dolerite, also known as basalt or traffic light. The Park will be on your right with traprock. Dolerite is much more resistant to erosion street parking near the entrance. than the surrounding sandstone. As glacial action From Wilbur Cross Pkwy (15): Take Whitney East Rock and the forces of weather eroded away the softer Avenue Exit (Exit 61) towards New Haven. Pass sandstone, East Rock (and other traprock ridges such the reservoir on your left and continue one mile to as West Rock) became more prominent. the flashing light at Cold Spring Street. Turn left Park onto Cold Spring Street. The Park will be on your The summit of East Rock Park now rises more than left. Parking areas are also located at the top of 350 feet above the floor of the Mill River Valley at the East Rock Peak and near North Meadow. its base. The summit of East Rock is accessible by foot, bicycle, or car and provides views of New Haven, the Permitted/Prohibited Activities: Harbor and Long Island Sound. East Rock park is a year-round park. Trails are East Rock Park offers over 10 miles of hiking trails. for hiking only. Swimming in the Mill River is The Giant Steps Trail provides a spectacular 285- prohibited. Rock climbing is prohibited. Dogs foot climb to the Summit. It is designated with red are permitted on leash. Please bag and pick triangle trail markers and starts at the English Drive up all animal waste. gate along the north side of Rice Field. East Rock Park includes many special features including the Trowbridge Environmental Center and the Pardee Rose Garden. The Trowbridge Environmental Center Hiking Bicycling Pets on is a nature center which is open to the general public Leash and features displays and information about the For more information about this location, local flora and fauna. The Pardee Rose Garden contact: and Greenhouse is a favorite location for wedding City of New Haven photos that features extensive rose gardens and other flowering plants from early spring until mid fall. Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees The garden has a unique raised tiered structure that (203) 946-6086 resembles the top of a wedding cake. The park is open all year round. Questions regarding this brochure can be addressed to South Central Regional Council of Governments Phone: (203) 234-7555/Fax: (203) 234-9850 E-mail: [email protected]

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