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Natural Monuments

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

View of Sleeping Giant

Natural Monuments

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

View of Sleeping Giant

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View of Sleeping Giant

Name: View of Sleeping Giant
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Location: South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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1. View of Sleeping Giant – Mount Carmel view loop from West Woods

48.0km

02:43

90m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Carmel view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

29.9km

01:45

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mount Carmel view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from West Woods

30.4km

01:48

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lisa

February 25, 2024

The obvious, tree-covered hill to your northeast, on the far side of the Mill River, is Sleeping Giant, which looks like the head of the giant when viewed from the right angle. You can also bike north or south from here on the Farmington Heritage Canal, which is part of the East Coast Greenway.

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Elevation 40 m

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Sunday 11 January

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

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View of Sleeping Giant

1. View of Sleeping Giant – Mount Carmel view loop from West Woods

2. Mount Carmel view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

3. Mount Carmel view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from West Woods

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