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Granite Rock Passage in Westwoods
Guilford, Connecticut
Narrow granite rock corridor on Westwoods' Loop 10 in Guilford. A hike feature, not a real swim hole.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
45 min
Trail difficulty
3 / 5 Moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
A narrow granite rock corridor on the Granite Loop (Loop 10) in Guilford Land Trust's Westwoods trails. Hikers squeeze between car-sized ledges; tiny seasonal pools collect here, but this is a hiking feature, not a swim hole.
- Also known as
- Westwoods Loop 10, Granite Loop, Westwoods Granite Passage
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Brook
Know before you go
Editorial tags
No swim allowedShort hikeLand trustRock scrambleGreater new haven
Good for
Hiking shortPhotographyNature study
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slick granite
Tight squeeze
Tick and snake habitat
No lifeguard
Rugged terrain
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.25889, -72.67772
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 1.2 mi · 45 min · 3 / 5 Moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Brook · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Park at 582 Dunk Rock Road, Guilford, for the Westwoods trail network. Follow the Green/Orange blaze to Loop 10.
1.2 miShort walkMixedLimited18 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: Small gravel lot at 582 Dunk Rock Rd holds ~10 cars. Overflow shoulder parking; no fee.
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