Sleeping Giant State Park

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Sleeping Giant State Park is a favorite among many who live in the greater New Haven area. Its 1500 acres contain over 30 miles of trails of varying difficulties, from wide, easy trails like the Tower Trail to the challenging Blue and Violet trails, which occasionally requires one’s hands.

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Some of the best -- and most accessible -- hiking in Connecticut is at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. The Sleeping Giant is a trap rock ridge which houses about 35 miles of trails in a compact space. Trail range from very easy to relatively challenging. The Sleeping Giant Park Association runs hikes throughout the year.

Sleeping Giant State Park Hiking

26 Miles 42 Kilometers of Trail
0 Recommended Routes
1 Easy Trail
15 Intermediate Trails
1 Difficult Trail

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Trails in Sleeping Giant State Park - 17

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2.2 mi 3.6 km #1Yellow Trail Intermediate Hamden, CT	Intermediate	Hamden, CT	2
1.6 mi 2.5 km #2Tower Trail Easy/Intermediate Hamden, CT	Easy/Intermediate	Hamden, CT	5
5.1 mi 8.3 km #3Blue Trail Intermediate/Difficult Hamden, CT	Intermediate/Difficult	Hamden, CT	5
2.5 mi 4.0 km #4Orange Trail Intermediate/Difficult Hamden, CT	Intermediate/Difficult	Hamden, CT	2
2.8 mi 4.5 km #5White Trail Intermediate/Difficult Hamden, CT	Intermediate/Difficult	Hamden, CT	1
2.0 mi 3.1 km #6Green Trail Intermediate Hamden, CT	Intermediate	Hamden, CT	1
3.5 mi 5.7 km #7Horseback Trail Easy/Intermediate Hamden, CT	Easy/Intermediate	Hamden, CT	1
1.9 mi 3.1 km #8Nature Trail Intermediate Hamden, CT	Intermediate	Hamden, CT	1
1.6 mi 2.5 km #9Red Square Trail Intermediate/Difficult Wallingford Center, CT	Intermediate/Difficult	Wallingford Center, CT	1
0.7 mi 1.2 km #10Red Diamond Trail Easy/Intermediate Hamden, CT	Easy/Intermediate	Hamden, CT	1