Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Parking

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101 m

Sleeping Giant State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Although there are numerous parking areas to access Sleeping Giant State Park, this is the main entrance, with a sizable picnic area and plenty of parking.

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5.46 km

High point of Mount Carmel (Sleeping Giant)

Highlight • Summit

Thanks to its picturesque profile — it really does look like a reclining human figure from a distance — one could argue that there are multiple "summits" on Mount Carmel, AKA Sleeping Giant. But this is the actual highest point.

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7.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

2.25 km

255 m

136 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

2.31 km

391 m

236 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sleeping Giant State Park Entrance

High point of Mount Carmel (Sleeping Giant)

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