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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: 5.0 Km
  • Elevation gain: 183 m
  • Maximum elevation: 211 m
  • Elevation loss: 179 m
  • Minimum elevation: 47 m
  • Moving time: 46 m 40 s
  • Moving speed: 6.4 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 11.9 Km/h
  • Total time: 50 m 17 s
  • Global speed: 5.9 Km/h

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  • Distance: 5.0 Km
  • Elevation gain: 183 m
  • Maximum elevation: 211 m
  • Elevation loss: 179 m
  • Minimum elevation: 47 m
  • Moving time: 46 m 40 s
  • Moving speed: 6.4 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 11.9 Km/h
  • Total time: 50 m 17 s
  • Global speed: 5.9 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Sleeping Giant Tower Trail in Sleeping Giant State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06518, United States (41.42176 -72.89946)

End: Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06518, United States (41.42208 -72.89991)

Coordinates: 41.42176 -72.89991 41.43076 -72.88992

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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: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 234 m • Maximum elevation: 215 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

💧Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from streams and lakes identified on your map
🧊Insulated Stainless Steel Flasks - Keep water cold for 24 hours in the heat or coffee hot in the cold
🦘Outback Survival Gear - Essential gear for Australian outback
🎒Dry Bags - Waterproof bags for outdoor gear
🧦Hiking Socks - Comfortable socks for long hikes

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