Hike West Rock Regicides loop, New Haven, CT

West Rock Ledge State Park has many impressive vantage points along the ridge, take in up to 200 square miles of views, from New Haven Harbor to Long Island Sound to Sleeping Giant to Lakes Dawson and Watrous.
This hike will be 7 miles with a variety of terrain including rocks, roots, heights, climbing and descending. I consider this moderate due to distance and elevation. We generally hike 2 miles per hour. We will stop for snacks and definitely photos.
We are going to drive up to the summit and see the views to start, head across the ledge trail, down to Evergreen Lake, and finish by climbing back up to cars.
Not a beginner hike.

I strongly recommend waterproof hiking boots, hiking pole due to the uneven and challenging terrain, and a pack with water, food, and layered clothing. Dogs must be on leash and not running through the group. No kids.

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