State park
Sleeping Giant State Park
90 locals recommend
Location
200 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT
Tips from locals
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 1/2 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.
Beautiful State park with several hiking trails; lovely views with castle surprise at the top of the trail
Several easy to moderate hiking trails. The main trail- tower trail- is paved and leads to a great overlook with a castle at the top.
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