Sleeping Giant, Hamden, CT

Sleeping Giant, Hamden, CT (B3B/C)

Saturday, Oct 26, approx 5 miles round trip. Looks like tower trail to blue trail to the white trail to orange to red trail to tower and back down the red and orange trail to parking. This will be at a moderate pace with everyone enjoying the weather and trail, staying together as a group.

Please have sturdy hiking boots, plenty of water and snacks for the hike.

If there is parking on the side of the road, you can park where designated. If parking in the park, there is a fee.

CL welcome. L – Amy C. Meet at 9:15am at the kiosk (where the maps are for sleeping giant - not guard shack) for a prompt 9:30am start.

Distance Pace Terrain

AA, > 13 mi. 1, very fast (2.5 mph or faster) A, very strenuous
A, 9-13 mi. 2, fast (2-2.5 mph) B, strenuous
B, 5-8 mi. 3, mod. (1.5-2 mph) C, average
C, <5 mi. 4, leisurely (< 0.2 mph) D, easy