Hickory
Campground
Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
Connecticut · Rock climbing · Thomaston · Near Middletown
Mattatuck State Forest
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Mattatuck State Forest offers climbing opportunities within Connecticut's scenic forest landscape, featuring natural rock formations that provide a mix of climbing experiences. The area suits climbers seeking accessible Connecticut climbing with the character of the region's natural geology.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Rozzi's Eatery
Restaurant
On your way back · 2 mi
If it rainsPi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRailroad Museum of New England
Museum
On your way back · 3 mi
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons)
More in Middletown
Right EndRock climbing · ~2 min drivePhoto: H. Morrow Long, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Upper TierRock climbing · ~2 min drivePhoto: H. Morrow Long, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Whitestone CliffsRock climbing · ~2 min drivePhoto: H. Morrow Long, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Jericho Cliff (Junkyard)Rock climbing · ~3 min drivePhoto: H. Morrow Long, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Mile of LedgesRock climbing · ~12 min drivePhoto: Morrowlong, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- Petro CliffsRock climbing · ~12 min drivePhoto: Morrowlong, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Central ValleyRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- A-Frame WallRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Cracked WallRock climbing · ~23 min drivePhoto: Ragesoss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Mattatuck State Forest BoulderingRock climbing · ~1 min drive
Best time to visit Mattatuck State Forest
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
36° / 17°
10 wet · 4 snow
Feb
39° / 18°
9 wet · 3 snow
Mar
47° / 26°
10 wet · 2 snow
Apr
59° / 36°
11 wet
May
70° / 47°
12 wet
Jun
78° / 57°
11 wet
Jul
84° / 62°
11 wet
Aug
82° / 60°
10 wet
Sep
75° / 53°
9 wet
Oct
63° / 41°
10 wet
Nov
52° / 32°
9 wet
Dec
41° / 24°
11 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Burlington, CT, 13.4 mi away at 505 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes
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