Castle Craig & Merimere Reservoir Lookout

This is rated a moderate B+ hike with 2 major climbs with approximately over 1,000ft in elevation changes with spectacular views. If we could keep a moderate pace we should finish in approximately 3 hours.

Castle Craig, dedicated October 29, 1900 and given to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Walter Hubbard is part of the 1,800-acre (7.3 km ) Hubbard Park named after Hubbard. There are hiking trails to the tower (most notably the 62-mile (100 km) Metacomet Trail) as well as Reservoir Road which is open for vehicular traffic from May 1 to October 31, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Walkers and joggers are allowed use of this road 365 days of the year during normal park operating hours.