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Sleeping Giant State Park 'Three arches with fall foliage' © Angela Hansen
A view from the tower at the top of Sleeping Giant
A view from the tower at the top of Sleeping Giant
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SLEEPING GIANT STATE PARK
200 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, Connecticut 06518 Phone: 203-789-7498 Toll Free: 866-287-2757 Email: 
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A view from the tower at the top of Sleeping Giant
A majestic cliff is seen as you hike from the main entrance towards the tower.
A view from the massive four-story stone observation lookout tower atop Mount Carmel.
This photo was taken on the first floor of the Tower. You can picnic on the table but I think use of the fireplace is prohibited.
During winter, many of the trees on the Sleeping Giant path feature a single stripe of snow.
Seen while hiking to the Sleeping Giant castle
The tower at Sleeping Giant, with plenty of room for picnicking, inside and out
Sleeping Giant is a great hike, even in the depths of winter... good with either boots or cross-country skiis
The hike up Sleeping Giant includes many examples of the twisty Mountain Laurel, state tree of Connecticut
This is the Lookout Tower atop Mount Carmel.
Sleeping giant has some great hiking trails that are treacherous, adventurous, and a great workout while having fun! The view on top of the mountain is excellent. There are also easier/wide hiking trails for familys. You can enjoy fishing at the creeks and small running rivers. There is lots of privacy as well. A great place to spend your day and pack a picnic!
