Sleeping Giant Tower Trail in Sleeping Giant State Park
The Sleeping Giant Tower Trail offers an engaging hiking experience with picturesque views and historical features. As you ascend, the trail meanders through lush woodlands and rocky outcrops, leading to a stunning stone tower that provides expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape, including distant views of Long Island Sound on clear days. This moderately challenging route is well-maintained and suitable for families, making it a delightful outing for nature lovers and those interested in both scenic beauty and a bit of local history. #Hiking #Overlook #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 600 ft
- Maximum elevation: 692 ft
- Elevation loss: 587 ft
- Minimum elevation: 154 ft
- Moving time: 46 m 40 s
- Moving speed: 4.0 mph
- Maximum speed: 7.4 mph
- Total time: 50 m 17 s
- Global speed: 3.7 mph
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Coordinates: 41.42176 -72.89991 41.43076 -72.88992
Topography: South Central Connecticut Planning Region topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Sleeping Giant Loop via Blue Trail and Tower Path
United States > Connecticut > South Central Connecticut Planning Region > Hamden
This Sleeping Giant Loop offers a fantastic blend of scenic vistas and engaging terrain. As hikers ascend, they are treated to breathtaking views from various overlooks, where on clear days, the expanse stretches all the way to Long Island Sound. The trail features rocky scrambles that add a thrilling element…
Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 768 ft • Maximum elevation: 705 ft