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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1. Tower Trail

2.77km

00:47

170m

Hike the easy 1.7-mile Tower Trail in Sleeping Giant State Park for scenic views of Long Island Sound from the lookout tower.

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2. Sleeping Giant Blue and Tower Trail Loop

6.55km

01:59

190m

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Hike the challenging 4.1-mile Sleeping Giant Blue and Tower Trail Loop for panoramic views and a stone observation tower in Hamden, CT.

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3. Tower and Nature Trail Loop

7.13km

02:06

200m

Hike the 4.4-mile Tower and Nature Trail Loop in Sleeping Giant State Park, a moderate route with panoramic views from the summit tower.

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Elevation 200 m

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Friday 20 March

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-2°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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

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