Sleeping Giant State Park - Hiking trail near Hamden, Connecticut, United States - Description
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| Name |
Sleeping Giant State Park |
| Summary |
Extensive Trail System with mix of easy and advanced terrain |
| Type |
Trail System |
| Distance (Total) |
35.0 miles / 56.3 km |
| Elevation Gain |
600 feet / 183 meters |
| Minimum Elevation |
200 feet / 61 meters |
| Maximum Elevation |
800 feet / 244 meters |
| Hiking Season |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See |
- Caves
- Cliffs
- Creeks
- Forest
- Historic Site
- Interpretive Trail
- Mountain Views
- Old Growth
- River
- Rock Formations
- Scenic Views
- Streams
- Summit
- Waterfalls
- Wildflowers
- Wildlife
- Woods
|
| Difficulty |
Intermediate |
| Rating |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Nearby Town |
Hamden, Connecticut, United States |
| Link |
http://www.sgpa.org/colormap.pdf |
| Permit Required |
No |
|
| Trail Map |
Sleeping Giant Park |
Driving Directions
| Latitude |
41.4236788827 degrees / 41° 25.421' / 41° 25' 25.24" |
| Longitude |
-72.8894805908 degrees / -72° 53.369' / -72° 53' 22.13" |
Local Hiking Group/Club Information
Editing Information
| Created on 05/17/2011 |
| Last edited on 05/18/2011 |
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