Sleeping Giant State Park

Category: State park

Address: 200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA

Phone: +12032875658

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–11PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–11PM

Saturday: 8AM–11PM

Reviews

david haldane

Jul 29, 2022

Great place for a hike and scenic views. Various trails to choose from.

Aggie Wang

May 3, 2022

The main trail is an easy hike perfect for young kids and dogs. The road is nicely paved and wide. If you like challenges, there are lots of harder trails. There is a tower at the top. The view is beautiful.

Fat Tone

Apr 11, 2022

Sleeping Giant is a great State Park. Lovely hike. Great coverage so its very shady and cool! Hike in total if you follow the main trail is 3 miles. Its a steep hike up but an easy walk down!

marina dee

Dec 17, 2021

We did the hiking trail and it was fun. Great way to see the foliage up close.

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Questions & Answers

It looks good, but $ 15 dollars is a lot of money for such a place.

Naiza Levisaca | Dec 24, 2019
Jackie Rodriguez | Dec 25, 2019

If you are out of CT then you pay but if you are from CT you do not pay

We live across the river on Whitney Ave. and have been seeing bright lights in the park late at night last evening and also over the Memorial Day weekend before the park was even opened. Please let us know what may be occurring.Thanks Jane Dringoli

Jane Dringoli | Nov 23, 2021
Joe Planeta | Nov 24, 2021

It's UFO now go back to bed jane

Is the park reopen now?

JRenzi85 | Dec 24, 2019
penka Chavez | Dec 25, 2019

Yes is open now !!!

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How long to climb to the top?

Alex Dellascenza | Dec 24, 2018
Sam Post | Dec 25, 2018

It also depends on the trail you take. You can take the white or blue trails if you're a more experienced hiker, or you can take the gravel walkway to the top. There are an amazing set of cliffs if you're willing to go around the back, though at points it is hand over foot climbing. 100% worth it if you can make it!

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Is mountain biking allowed? Are their any riding trails?

Laurance Jones | Dec 23, 2020
Sade R. | Dec 24, 2020

I didn't see any biking trails its something you have to hike but there are different hiking trails. Some are harder then others and others easier. I even think you can climb up.

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How hard is the easiest trail and about how long does it take to climb

A Google User | Dec 24, 2019
Lizzy Crespo | Dec 25, 2019

I did it back in the day with a toddler, a baby in a stroller with a dog on a leash. Not bad at all.

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Can I Hike & Camp @ Sleeping Giant.?

Jodie mesite | Dec 24, 2019
E Nigma | Dec 25, 2019

Hiking yes. Not sure about camping

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Is the entrance free?

Wanda Diaz | Dec 24, 2019
Mike Richardson | Dec 25, 2019

The State Park if free to Connecticut residents. All State Parks are. You pay the 15 dollar fee with your registration. Out of state plates pay $15 to park.

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Is there Restrooms? Is there places for a tents?

Ramadan Geddedah | Dec 24, 2019
Mads Socks (Mads) | Dec 25, 2019

There are restrooms (I'm not sure about tents), but it is still closed from tornado damage

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Where in the park is the castle and how long would it take to walk to it? Is it the same as the observation tower?

Nancy Wetsel | Dec 24, 2019
Rebecca Taddei | Dec 25, 2019

Yes, the castle is the same as an ovservation tower. Other trails could get you there, but most direct is the Tower Path (marked dark grey on the map). I would say it's closer to a 45 minute walk each way. As others noted, the park remains closed for maintenance. Please see the DEEP or SGPA.org website for updates.

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Do anyone know is sleeping giant reopen

Stefan Williams | Dec 24, 2018
Steve Erdos | Dec 25, 2018

Might be able to get free firewood there though.

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Has the park re-opened 2018 after the storm??

James David | Dec 23, 2020
Kaveh Sadigh | Dec 24, 2020

The park is now open

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Can we bring our dog to the park

William Meo | Dec 24, 2018
Jonah F | Dec 25, 2018

You cant bring a dog now because its closed due to the storm but when it reopens u probably can

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