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Sleeping Giant State Park

Name: Sleeping Giant State Park
Address: 200 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06518, US

200 Mount Carmel Avenue

Hamden, CT 06518

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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. 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. In 1924 Sleeping Giant was designated as a state park.

Activities

Hiking
Lookout Tower
Nature Trail
Picnicking
Scenic Vista
Stream Fishing
Youth Group Camping

Fishing
Sleeping Giant State Park is a designated Trout Management Area.

Camping
Youth Group Camping is available at Sleeping Giant State Park.

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