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Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter, CT

Description
Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant" is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. Sleeping Giant State Park offers unparalleled hiking, as well as other activities. 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.

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Description
Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant" is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. Sleeping Giant State Park offers unparalleled hiking, as well as other activities. 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.
Geography:

Sleeping Giant State Park is located in south central Connecticut.

Recreation:

Sleeping Giant State Park is a designated Trout Park, making stream fishing popular. Hike to Scenic Vista Lookout Tower, or enjoy the nature trail and have a picnic.

Facilities:

Youth Group Camping is available at Sleeping Giant State Park. Park facilities include restrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby parks include West Rock Ridge State Park and Wharton Brook State Park.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Ada Accessible Picnic Area
  • Ada Accessible Restroom
  • Bird Watching
  • Covered Group Structure
  • Fireplace
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Gatehouse
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Historic Sites
  • Overlook
  • Park Attendant
  • Parking
  • Paved Ada Accessible Site
  • Paved Roads
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Potable Water
  • Pressurized Water
  • Restroom
  • Scenery
  • Trails
Within 10 Miles
  • Beach
  • Convenience Store
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Golf
  • Golf Course
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
  • Ice Machine
  • Laundry
  • Lodge
  • Post Office
  • Restaurant
  • Snack Bar
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.42167, -72.90167
41°25'18"N, 72°54'6"W

From I-91: Take Exit 10. Get onto the Route 40 connector, and stay on it until it ends. At the light, take a right onto Route 10N, and drive 1½ miles. Turn right onto Mt. Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left, across from Quinnipiac University. From Wilbur Cross Parkway: Take Exit 61. Go north onto Whitney Avenue for 3 miles, and take a right onto Mt. Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left, across from Quinnipiac University. From I-84 to Cheshire: Take Route 70S onto Route 10 south, and drive 5 miles. Turn left at the light onto Mt. Carmel Avenue. The park entrance is on the left, across from Quinnipiac University.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter
200 MOUNT CARMEL AVE.
HAMDEN  CT  06518
Phone Number:
Information:  (203)287-5658
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