Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Meriden

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Meriden

Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Meriden

Moderate

3.5

(1)

riders

Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Meriden

02:28

57.1km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.8 km

Milton Train Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Milton Train Depot was built in 1882 and remains today as a refurbished, one-room station.

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16.4 km

Town Open Space (Contour Drive)

Nature Reserve

20.5 km

Cran Preserve

Nature Reserve

28.0 km

Granite Hill view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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29.3 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail - Quinnipiac University

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Farmington Canal trail goes right past the university.

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30.6 km

View of Sleeping Giant

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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43.8 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lot of greenery here. During the day mild traffic from other cyclists and recreational walkers.

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53.1 km

Mirror Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake may be smaller, but it is full of life. You will find people feeding the ducks, fishing, or simply enjoying the area. The fountains add a bonus to the peaceful ambiance around the lake.

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