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Sleeping Giant Picnic Shelter, CT

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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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Overview

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.

Booking Window
Sat Nov 30 2024 - Thu Oct 23 2025

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Fri Nov 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Walk In
Wed Jan 01 2025
Mon Apr 14 2025
Peak
Tue Apr 15 2025
Fri Oct 31 2025
Walk In
Sat Nov 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and 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
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Getting There
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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