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South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Lookout tower

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Lookout tower

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Lookout tower

Name: Lookout tower
Rating: 2

Recommended by 14 hikers

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Location: South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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1. Tower Trail and Nature Trail loop — Sleeping Giant State Park

5.61km

01:39

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cliff climb (Giant's Chin) loop via Blue and Violet trails — Sleeping Giant State Park

11.2km

03:16

290m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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157

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3. Lookout tower loop from West Woods

4.54km

01:23

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lisa

August 5, 2023

This stately stone structure isn't a castle — it's a lookout tower, and probably one of the most popular ones in all of Connecticut. You can't beat the views from up here, but to get inside you climb up some ramps instead of stairs. Those ramps can be treacherous in icy conditions.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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1. Tower Trail and Nature Trail loop — Sleeping Giant State Park

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