CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Wintergreen Avenue Hamden (Directions) Park Contact Information West Rock Ridge State Park c/o Sleeping Giant State Park 200 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 789-7498 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}   {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Summit Parking Please review "HOURS" for vehicle access information. HOURS: The park is open for walk-in access  from 8 am to sunset. The south overlook drive to the summit is open for vehicles  from Memorial Day through the last weekend in October. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted on hiking trails. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: dep.stateparks@ct.gov  Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{West Rock Ridge State Park} West Rock Ridge State Park Hamden/New Haven Take in the views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound from the top of West Rock. Activities Facilities Directions Map History Activities {Car-Top Boating} Car-Top Boating {Biking} Mountain Biking {Fishing} Fishing {Scenic Vistas} Scenic Vistas {Hiking} Hiking {Horseback Riding} Horseback Riding {Picnicking} Picnicking Facilities Composting toilets are available at the Lake Wintergreen parking area. {West Rock Ridge State Park} West Rock Ridge State Park, Hamden/New Haven Directions Off the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15): Take Exit 60. Turn right off the exit ramp onto Dixwell Avenue/Route 10 South. Take a right at the next light onto Benham Street. Follow Benham Street to the end. Turn left onto Main Street. At a sharp left, turn right into the parking lot for the Lake Wintergreen area. For main entrance: Continue down Main Street to the end. Take a right onto Wintergreen Avenue. Go under the parkway. The main park entrance will be on the right. If the gate is closed (see "Hours" information), park at West Rock Nature Center across the street. Fees   Information on Season Passes There is no parking fee at West Rock Ridge State Park. More Information Map Park Map (679 K) Trail Designations: The red and white blazed trails are designated as multi-use. Riding horses and mountain bikes on these trails is encouraged. All other trails are footpaths for hiking activity only. History Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level, West Rock Ridge is one of the most prominent features of the New Haven region. West Rock affords the visitor a spectacular view; it is estimated that one can see approximately 200 square miles from various locations on the ridge with excellent views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden  Location: 2 miles north of Hamden off Route 10 Activities: Hiking, Stream Fishing, Picnicking, Youth Group Camping, Nature Trail, Scenic Vista, Lookout Tower Charge: Weekends and holidays {West Rock Ridge State Park} Canoeing at West Rock Ridge State Park Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information Boating Information {Link to Top of Page}