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Sleeping Giant Loop via Blue Trail and Tower Path

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 to the journey, culminating at the stone tower which provides even more panoramic views, making it a rewarding hike for both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature #Rock

  • Distance: 5.1 Km
  • Elevation gain: 234 m
  • Maximum elevation: 215 m
  • Elevation loss: 227 m
  • Minimum elevation: 36 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 35 m
  • Moving speed: 3.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.7 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 12 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 Km/h

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  • Distance: 5.1 Km
  • Elevation gain: 234 m
  • Maximum elevation: 215 m
  • Elevation loss: 227 m
  • Minimum elevation: 36 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 35 m
  • Moving speed: 3.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.7 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 12 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Sleeping Giant Loop via Blue Trail and Tower Path trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06473, United States (41.42144 -72.89844)

End: Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06518, United States (41.42175 -72.89838)

Coordinates: 41.42071 -72.90348 41.43076 -72.89026

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Sleeping Giant Tower Trail in Sleeping Giant State Park

United States > Connecticut > South Central Connecticut Planning Region > Hamden

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…

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 183 m • Maximum elevation: 211 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Hiking Backpacks - Backpacks designed for hiking and trekking
🛰️Handheld GPS Units - Rugged GPS devices for tracking coordinates and elevation in the Australian bush
🧦Hiking Socks - Comfortable socks for long hikes
💧Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from streams and lakes identified on your map
👄SPF Lip Balm - Prevent sun and wind-burnt lips on mountain ridges

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