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Boulder & Free Climb off the Blue Trail In Sleeping Giant SP

Sleeping Giant State Park does not just have great hiking, it also has great climbing and bouldering. Pick up the blue trail starting at the backside of the visitor center. This trail climbs pretty steadily but take note that as you hike up the cl...

Hike Slepping Giant Violet And Yellow Trail Loop

Sleeping Giant Violet and Yellow Trail Loop is a 5.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Hamden, Connecticut.

5.6 miles 1 ft gain

Hike Sleeping Giant Loop Trail

Sleeping Giant Blue, White and Yellow Trail is a 4.2 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Hamden, Connecticut.

4.2 miles 1 ft gain

Hike Sleeping Giant Head Yellow And Orange Loop Trail

Sleeping Giant Head Yellow and Orange Loop Trail is a 4.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Hamden, Connecticut.

4.5 miles 846 ft gain

Hike Sleeping Giant Head White Trail

Sleeping Giant Head White Trail is a 5.4 mile out and back hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Hamden, Connecticut.

5.4 miles 1 ft gain

Hike White Trail To Yellow Trail Loop

Sleeping Giant White and Yellow Trail Loop is a 2.3 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Hamden, Connecticut.

2.3 miles 669 ft gain

Hike Sleeping Giant Head Blue And Violet Loop Trail

Sleeping Giant Head Blue and Violet Loop Trail is a 8.0 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Hamden, Connecticut.

6.4 miles 1 ft gain

Hike Blue Trail Loop

Sleeping Giant Blue and Violet Trail Loop is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Hamden, Connecticut.

3.3 miles 748 ft gain

Hike Yellow, Red Triangle And White Trail Loop

Sleeping Giant Yellow, Red Triangle and White Trail Loop is a 1.8 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Hamden, Connecticut.

1.8 miles 564 ft gain

Hike Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: Augerville To West Cheshire

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: Augerville to West Cheshire is a 19.2 mile out and back hike that is good for all skill levels located near Hamden, Connecticut.

19.2 miles 403 ft gain

Hike the Tower Trail to the Blue Trail at Sleeping Giant SP

Sleeping Giant State Park is a place very close to my heart. I spent 4 years right across the street at Quinnipiac University and have hiked “The Giant” more times then I can count and at all different hours. There are a few different trails you c...

3 miles 518 ft gain

Hike the Mill River Trail to the Blue Trail at Sleeping Giant SP

Since I was a child, I’ve always enjoyed hiking the Giant. As Connecticut parks go, this terrain is some of the most challenging (and unfortunately, the most dangerous) in the state. The actual ridge is approximately 2.75 miles long by 1.75 miles ...

3 miles 518 ft gain

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Niantic / I 95 Exit 72 Koa