Ragged Mtn is the premier climbing destination in Connecticut. Climbing here dates from the 1930s, with several routes put up by greats like Fritz Wiessner. Though there are several crags spread out along the sides of Metacomet Ridge, only the main cliff, where the vast majority of quality well-known routes are situated, is located on land open to climbing. This deservedly popular spot suffers from a dearth of parking - the route shown here starts from Sheldon Rd., where there are a couple of spots on the street. There are a couple more spots on adjacent Moore Hill Dr. as well, but be advised that this is a residential area and spots that aren't blocking driveways or mailboxes are limited. Another parking option is at the Timberlin Park golf course a few miles' drive south and east. This is a good place to meet up and carpool. You can also walk the trails from the parking area at Timberlin to the start of the trail to Ragged Mtn, but this adds over two miles each way to the approach. Parking issues notwithstanding, Ragged Mtn contains a host of excellent volcanic traprock littered with vertical splitter cracks and a nice variety of steep to off-vertical routes in a lovely setting. To reach the cliff, follow a narrow road leading north off of Carey St. that is marked with the blue blazes of the Metacomet Trail. Continue for a few hundred feet before turning right into the woods, still following the blazes. If you encounter the Small Cliff, which has several routes but is no longer open to climbing, you've gone too far. Instead, follow the path left in the woods below the cliffs until you reach a sign; the main cliff (right end) begins shortly thereafter. Refer to the map in the attached photo or visit raggedmtn.org. Most of the routes are single-pitch and end at the top of the cliff. There are decent trails that descend from the top of the main cliff on either end; use them to return to the base.