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Sleeping Giant State Park

Hamden, CT
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Hamden
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Viewing foliage
Description: A beautiful spot to view the autumn foliage.
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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When you want to hike in southern Connecticut you go to Sleeping giant state park. A great place to hike with many trails. A great Sunday morning family place to visit. More

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Stratford, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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It was a great hike with well marked trails. Getting to the castle at the top was the icing on the cake. More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Sleeping Giant is an easy hike/walk, and it's quite beautiful and lovely. It doesn't take too long to get to the top, and once you do there is a charming castle-like structure that you can go into that has a great view out over Hamden and beyond. We brought a lunch and stayed at the top for a while and... More

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Connecticut
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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I frequently enjoy hiking this well groomed trail with friends and family. More

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CT
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This park tends to be frequently traveled. It is good for if you want to walk on a gravel trail and see lots of others also enjoying the park. However, if you want a less popular route I suggest trying other trails than the main trail. There are usually fewer people on the more challenging routes. The view from the... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I go every other Saturday. Love the park. Several hiking trails. I like the one by the river. I go hiking and I take my dog with me. Love it! More

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East Haven, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Sleeping Giant State Park has picnic areas at the base and wonderful hiking trails for all levels. A stone castle-like turret offers an incredible view from the summit and an incentive to hike all the way to the top! More

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Bristol,Ct
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

A short hike up a steep trail to a stone tower with great views. More

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Boston
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Yesterday, I visited Sleeping Giant State Park for the first time. Before I talk about the park itself I wanted to mention that for those who take 91 from Massachusetts or New Hampshire to New York this is a perfect place to stop for a short hike. It is about 10 minutes off of the highway so if you were... More

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Cheshire, Connecticut
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

nice views best in fall easy walk on wide trails shady on the way More

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