Sleeping Giant State Park The Connecticut Park You Ll Want To Visit Over And Over

Looking for a pretty place to explore in Connecticut? Our state has tons of great state parks to enjoy, and Sleeping Giant State Park is one of the most lovely. Take a look!

Sleeping Giant State Park is located in Hamden. The entrance to the park is right across from Quinnipiac University.

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The park got its name from the two-mile-long mountain that’s said to resemble a sleeping giant.

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The park offers picnic shelters and tables, bathrooms, and plenty of gorgeous scenery. You’ll likely see some wildlife during your visit, too.

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Take the Sleeping Giant Tower Trail to explore the famous tower here. The trail is three miles, round trip. It takes you through beautiful wooded areas up to the tower.

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The stone observation tower was built here in the 1930s. Climb the tower to enjoy 360-degree views.

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From inside the tower, you can see Long Island Sound, New Haven and the Quinnipiac Valley.

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Looking for more great state parks to explore? Take a look at these 15 spots in Connecticut.