Sleeping Giant State Park has over 32 miles of trails ranging from easy to advanced with lookout towers and picnic areas. This is also inclusive of 5 miles of the blue-blazed Connecticut Forest and Park Association managed Quinnipiac Trail.
The Sleeping Giant Park Association website includes more information on the history of the park, characteristics of different trails, and much more.
Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant", is a popular feature of the south-central Connecticut skyline. A 1.5 mile scenic trail leads to the stone observation tower on the peak of Mt. Carmel which provides an excellent view of Long Island Sound and the New Haven area. In 1924 Sleeping Giant was designated as a state park. Check out the guide to the geology of Sleeping Giant State Park for more information.
The park includes accessible parking and picnic tables. There is a large picnic pavilion that can be reserved.
Pets on a leash are permitted on hiking trails and picnic areas.
For more information, visit the CTDEEP State Parks website or contact:
Location:
Sleeping Giant
State Park
200 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
From I-91: Take Exit 10. Take the Route 40 connector until the end. At the light, take a right onto Route 10N. Drive 1½ miles then take a right onto Mount Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left across from Quinnipiac University.
From Wilbur Cross Parkway: Take Exit 61. Go north onto Whitney Avenue for 3 miles and take a right onto Mount Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left across from Quinnipiac University.
From I-84 to Cheshire: Take Route 70S onto Route 10 south drive 5 miles. Then take a left at the light onto Mount Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left across from Quinnipiac University.
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