West Rock Ridge State Park
About
West Rock Ridge State Park is a 24-acre state park in Connecticut, about 2.5 miles from Quinnipiac University. It is a compact park, and it sits close to a cluster of hiking trails and bouldering areas. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Mt Carmel weather station show highs around 71°F in May and 76°F in September. July is warmer, with highs averaging about 85°F. Several spots are within a short walk. Sanford Feeder is about 0.3 miles away. The Red Trail and Hermit Boulders are each about 0.4 miles off, and High Rock Jumble is about half a mile away. Together they give hikers and climbers several options right next to the park.
Park size
24 acres
Location
West Rock Ridge State Park
Connecticut
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 38–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mt Carmel, CT weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan38° high20° low
- Feb41° high22° low
- Mar48° high28° low
- Apr60° high38° low
- May71° high48° low
- Jun79° high58° low
- Jul85° high64° low
- Aug84° high62° low
- Sep76° high55° low
- Oct64° high43° low
- Nov52° high34° low
- Dec42° high26° low
Where it is
- Nearest town
- Quinnipiac University, Connecticut · 2.5 mi
Source: USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Sanford FeederHiking0.3 mi
- Hermit BouldersRock climbing0.4 mi
- Red TrailHiking0.4 mi
- High Rock JumbleRock climbing0.5 mi
- TJ's Bar and GrillRock climbing0.6 mi
- Carol and Polly's PathHiking2.1 mi
- Tip Top of the White TrailRock climbing2.2 mi
- Horse TrailHiking2.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
