Sleeping Giant State Park
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What a beautiful late Autumn hike up to the tower at Sleeping Giant State Park!! • • #sleepinggiant #hikeon #letsgohiking #wehike #adventureon #explorepage #getoutside #naturelovers #hikingfamily #sleepinggiantstatepark #cthikes
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I love this park! The trails are well marked, and so much to see, as long as you have your eyes opened and not talking too much. Creatures all over if you are watching, places to see I there are fantastic, there's even a cave if you look carefully on the green trail, not that you can see it but there are signs drawn on trees for it, so be watchful! There's the gorge where there is a half cave near a waterfall, great for the kids to explore. Frogs, toads, deer, fox, snakes, just be aware of the copperhead off trail, not seen very often but those who like to really explore the enviroment, they can be found. I've never seen a coyote, or bear, so I can't say much about them. But the different eco systems within the mountain are fantastic. The trail can be jarring to the joints so wear proper shoes and clothing, and in some areas there are tiny black flys that bug your face. But mostly this is a wonderful place to go. As of July 2018, the park has been closed due to a horrible storm we had a couple months back, the beautiful picnic area was totally destroyed, as as of the day I write this,they are still clearing the debris from that gorgeous place.. be patient and please go in the future. There is also a main walk there and a castle to go to but the trail is quite long, so be prepared.
Nancy: Jeremiah 29:11Nancy: Jeremiah 29:11
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The hike from the parking lot is approx 1.6 mi to see the castle. All uphill trail on a rocky terrain, so it's best to wear sneakers. It was intense for us hefty girls at 255lbs lol. Took us about an hour and a half to get up there with small breaks in between. I would say this is an intense trail if you're not used to hiking. I've read other reviews and it's misleading because they're saying that you can drive up to the castle. There is absolutely no way to drive up to this Castle. The only Castle you can drive up to see is called Castle Craig and is located in another town, thats the only Castle u don't have to hike to see. Sleeping Giant Castle is beautiful, but it's only accessable by walking the trails. There's also great views from the top of the castle. The restrooms are permanently closed and boarded shut, so make sure you use the bathroom prior. Enjoy your trip!
Sarah JSarah J
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**Disclaimer: I would normally give this park 4 stars however it was significantly damaged previously due to storms and has since reopened. Although all the trails are clear the more advanced trails still contain a lot of debris and less clear markers due to the loss of so many trees** Sleeping Giant is a beautiful park with an abundance of parking which is free to CT residents. There is a $15 charge for non residents. They offer toilets and water stations as well as several areas for picnics. The area around three parking is partially blocked off making it harder to determine trail head locations (since the storms). There is a variety of trails you can pick from and their maps are well marked. As stated earlier, overall the trails are clear and well marked but less frequented/harder trails you are likely to hit a few spots where you have to check around for markers to determine your route due to downed trees. The trails wind through the woods and are predominantly family friendly and heavily used, there is a college directly across the street so excited the main trails to be well populated. Dogs are allowed in the trails as well. The most popular trail is the tower trail which leads you up to a stone large stone structure with several windows and view points great to relax, break for lunch and take pictures.
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Nearby Attractions Of Sleeping Giant State Park
Quinnipiac University
Mount Carmel
The Blue Dodo
Clarice L. Buckman Center

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Mount Carmel
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The Blue Dodo
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Clarice L. Buckman Center
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Nearby Restaurants Of Sleeping Giant State Park
MiKro Depot
Odie's Place
Funcle's Café
Tonino's Pizzeria
Spuds Your Way
Latte Soul Coffee Shop
Fresh Greens & Proteins Hamden
The Corner Deli
Whitney Pizza
Krauszer's Food Store

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Odie's Place
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Funcle's Café
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Tonino's Pizzeria
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Basic Info
Address
200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
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(860) 424-3200
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portal.ct.gov
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outdoor
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family friendly
pet friendly
attractions: Quinnipiac University, Mount Carmel, The Blue Dodo, Clarice L. Buckman Center, restaurants: MiKro Depot, Odie's Place, Funcle's Café, Tonino's Pizzeria, Spuds Your Way, Latte Soul Coffee Shop, Fresh Greens & Proteins Hamden, The Corner Deli, Whitney Pizza, Krauszer's Food Store

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