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South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from New Haven County

Hiking trails & Routes

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from New Haven County

Moderate

4.9

(2072)

18,765

hikers

Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from New Haven County

02:24

7.84km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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115 m

Mount Carmel view

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Great view of Mount Carmel. The peak, also known as the Sleeping Giant, has a high point of 739 feet. From a distance, it looks like a man laying down.

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2

151 m

Granite Hill view

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View of a granite hill here that is wonderful! Also a pizza place on the corner.

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156 m

View of Sleeping Giant

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Just off the side of the path, there is a pretty cool head-on view of Sleeping Giant. If you like trails and hills, there is lots of great running just across the street at Sleeping Giant State Park.

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1.00 km

Cliff climb

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These cliffs, also known as the Sleeping Giant's head and chin, are one of the more obvious rock climbing areas in Sleeping Giant State Park. Take care not to stray …

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2.54 km

Views of Quinnipiac University

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At this point along the hills, you'll have some nice views of the area, including Quinnipiac University directly in front of you.

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3.72 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4.89 km

Sleeping Giant State Park

Nature Reserve

B

7.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

2.30 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

2.03 km

449 m

< 100 m

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