Regicides Trail West Rock
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Connecticut · new haven County

Regicides Trail West Rock

Traprock ridge route with notable overlooks and historic landmarks.

Rating
Length
4.8 mi
Difficulty
5
County
new haven

About This Trail

One of Connecticut’s most technical blue-blazed trails, this 7-mile route follows the diabase cliffs of West Rock Ridge past Judges Cave, where two English regicides hid in 1661. Dramatic cliff-edge views stretch over reservoirs and forests, with exposed ridge walking above New Haven.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.3389281, -72.9669763

Getting There

From the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15), take Exit 60 and head south on Route 10 (Dixwell Avenue) for 0.3 miles. Turn right on Benham Street to the end, left on Main Street for 0.9 miles, then right into the South Overlook parking area.

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