Castle Craig
Landmark and historical place Park Gym
Castle Craig, located on East Peak in the Hanging Hills, is constructed of trap rock and is 32ft in height and has a base 58ft in circumference. A metal interior stairway is used to ascend the observation deck on top. It stands 976ft above sea level and provides an expansive view of the greater Meriden, Connecticut area.Origin and detailsCastle Craig, dedicated October 29, 1900 and given to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Walter Hubbard is part of the 1800acre Hubbard Park named after Hubbard. Read more
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John P. 2015-09-28
Great view i believe it was the highest point within 50 miles of the entire east coast. I may be off on the # of miles but still a great thing to...
Great view i believe it was the highest point within 50 miles of the entire east coast. I may be off on the # of miles but still a great thing to...
Kristie Pereira, profile p. 2018-06-09
I love it
I love it
Jason Webb, profile p. 2018-05-20
Just an overall wonderful place to hike take pictures even have a wedding or just have fun with your kids
Just an overall wonderful place to hike take pictures even have a wedding or just have fun with your kids
Jeff Miller, profile p. 2017-10-26
miss the coin-op binoculars and think they should probably fix the broken lights at the flagpole. the road going up could use a little TLC as well.
miss the coin-op binoculars and think they should probably fix the broken lights at the flagpole. the road going up could use a little TLC as well.
Cindy M. 2017-07-30
My husband and I attended our 7th play last, and once again it was fabulous!
My husband and I attended our 7th play last, and once again it was fabulous!
Mike DiGioia J. 2016-12-03
Love going here to clear my head, beautiful park.
Love going here to clear my head, beautiful park.
Raquel C. 2016-11-08
Scenic place to walk and enjoy the beauty of nature!
Scenic place to walk and enjoy the beauty of nature!
Sean C. 2016-10-27
My favorite meditation spot, visit whenever I'm in Ct.
My favorite meditation spot, visit whenever I'm in Ct.
Hillary Honeyb B. 2016-10-19
Love this place... my legs always feels like jello when I'm done
Love this place... my legs always feels like jello when I'm done
Summer D. 2016-10-17
Beautiful Beautiful View! Especially in the fall when the trees are changing!
Beautiful Beautiful View! Especially in the fall when the trees are changing!
Ray Fuego M. 2016-10-05
I went three separate times this past summer and it wasn't enough. Beautiful views
I went three separate times this past summer and it wasn't enough. Beautiful views
Kathy S. 2016-09-01
It's a beautiful place for a walk and see all over the place.. peaceful place to think..
It's a beautiful place for a walk and see all over the place.. peaceful place to think..
Emilia C. 2016-08-08
Questo posto è meraviglioso ....incantevole indimenticabile ....................
Questo posto è meraviglioso ....incantevole indimenticabile ....................
Donna M. 2016-08-07
A group of us who saw Friday night's performance (8/05) were mesmerized by this interpretation of Cabaret. Our last experience with it dates back to...
A group of us who saw Friday night's performance (8/05) were mesmerized by this interpretation of Cabaret. Our last experience with it dates back to...
Susan W. 2016-05-21
Great run to challenge yourself with some hill work!
Great run to challenge yourself with some hill work!
Angelius David F. 2016-05-19
Love The View Great Place To Hike,Bike,And All That Other Great Stuff
Love The View Great Place To Hike,Bike,And All That Other Great Stuff
Armando P. 2015-12-03
Beautiful! Had an amazing view! To some amazing photos!
Beautiful! Had an amazing view! To some amazing photos!
Raymond C. 2015-11-28
It's very freeing and beautiful and I enjoy taking trips there at least three times a year
It's very freeing and beautiful and I enjoy taking trips there at least three times a year
Crystal M. 2015-11-26
Love the hike and the view you get once you're at the top!
Love the hike and the view you get once you're at the top!
Theresa K. 2015-11-22
It was nice ,the view was breath taking, plenty of room to park an walk around.
It was nice ,the view was breath taking, plenty of room to park an walk around.
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