East Peak is the name for a collection of cliffs looming above the city of Meriden. Ranging from the Castle Crag below the rock castle on the mountain top to the Fall Wall on the east side of the mountain, the cliffs here are standard central Connecticut traprock and have an abundance of nice vertical cracks and dihedrals. The easiest access to the cliffs is from the top of the summit road and the trail that leads east from the parking area. Bear in mind that this road has a gate that closes at 4:45 p.m. daily and is generally not open at all November through April. Climbing is technically illegal at most of the sites in this area (on town of Meriden property) but is generally tolerated. The crags can also be accessed from below via some fainter paths (with parking at Hubbard Park.)

The Firewall is a small cliff densely packed with a mix of sport and trad routes and has one of the largest roofs in the state. The cliff is located in a town (Southington) park with numerous trails and a reservoir, and a $25 annual parking pass is required to park in the lot, which is gated, so please be aware of the time. There is NO parking on the roads within at least a mile of the park. From the lot, follow the trail along the south shore of the lake, then take a left at the four-way intersection. The trail leads to the top of the cliff. Rap down or walk around to the base. Be aware that rattlesnakes and copperheads have been sighted here.

Located a short distance from Boston, Crow Hill offers classic routes on decent rock. The crag is climbable spring through fall but the early season presents problems; the rock is persistently damp and the area is buggy April through June. The approach is short and easy. Be sure not to leave valuables in your vehicle as they may be ganked.

An interesting climbing experience to be sure, Quincy Quarries is urban climbing in the extreme. Located just south of Boston this open pit quarry closed in 1963 and over time climbers and more recently graffiti artists moved in. The rock is excellent, but much of it is coated with a thick slathering of Krylon®. The overwhelming majority of the routes here are top-rope, rigged from easy walkups. If you are in the Boston area the quarries are worth checking out, just clean anything worth pilfering out of your car.

Cathole Mtn is a small crag that packs in several good moderate to expert routes on central Connecticut's signature traprock. The very short approach adds to the crag's popularity, but the traffic noise from the nearby road can hinder communication. Cathole is also known for somewhat loose rock, as the talus pile at its base attests to. All of the climbs here can be done trad or on toprope; the trail to the top is around the far right end and is short but steep and loose. Toprope anchors can be made at the top, but the trees are set back a good 20' from the cliff top.

Rose Ledge is located in the verdant hill country in Western Massachusetts on Northfield Mountain. The crag is composed of gneiss with horizontal striations that create long square edged holds and occational roof features. The approach is a little on the long side but the woods here are pleasant and the power utility infrastructure that occupies the area isn't terribly obtrusive. The trailhead is located at the Northfield Mountain Ski Center.

An interesting climbing experience to be sure, Quincy Quarries is urban climbing in the extreme. Located just south of Boston this open pit quarry closed in 1963 and over time climbers and more recently graffiti artists moved in. The rock is excellent, but much of it is coated with a thick slathering of Krylon®. The overwhelming majority of the routes here are top-rope, rigged from easy walkups. If you are in the Boston area the quarries are worth checking out, just clean anything worth pilfering out of your car.

Pinnacle Rock is a well-known spot for local climbers (and other users) though it receives little attention outside of Connecticut. Tucked away behind a quiet suburban neighborhood, Pinnacle offers a wide variety of routes, mostly in the easy to moderate range, on central Connecticut's signature basalt traprock. The cliffs are located on private land and access is a very sensitive issue here, so please be mindful, especially with regard to parking (there are lots of no parking signs) noise, and litter. From the bend in the road, take the jeep track to a concrete block, then turn right onto the trail. The left end of the cliffs appears after a short uphill walk, and more climbable rock continues on for several hundred yards to the right.

An interesting climbing experience to be sure, Quincy Quarries is urban climbing in the extreme. Located just south of Boston this open pit quarry closed in 1963 and over time climbers and more recently graffiti artists moved in. The rock is excellent, but much of it is coated with a thick slathering of Krylon®. The overwhelming majority of the routes here are top-rope, rigged from easy walkups. If you are in the Boston area the quarries are worth checking out, just clean anything worth pilfering out of your car.

Whitestone Cliff, tucked away in the hills north of Waterbury, has seen many decades of climbing activity and has several good routes, yet remains relatively obscure. The rock is solid and provides several crack, corner, face, and slab routes (trad and TR) spread out over the four main areas: The Right Side, closest to the approach, The Main Slab, the largest area, and the Lower Cliff and Lower Lower Cliff, which are much less frequently visited. The approach trail follows the blue-blazed old road for a quarter mile or so before turning right, still on blue blazes, and down on a trail to a stream crossing. When the trail becomes very rocky and the cliff loom left, descend left along the base of the cliffs to reach the Right Side and Main Slab areas. There is a path on the far left that loops back up to climb to the summit, which affords good views due to a small fire in 2010 that killed the trees there.