SLEEPING GIANT - RED CIRCLE & SQUARE TRAILS LOOP (Giant Master hike #2)

A 5 mile loop with 1000 feet of elevation gain. There is limited parking for this hike so I am keeping the group small. Only RSVP if you are sure you will attend (and change your RSVP at least 48 hours in advance if you find you can't make it). We do NOT meet at the main entrance. We meet at the second Tuttle Avenue parking area. Turn onto Tuttle Avenue from Whitney Ave. The parking area for the Red Circle trail is in one mile on your right. There is a small lot for 3-4 cars and soon after that a new parking lot with a trail kiosk that holds 6 or more cars. Meet at 8:45 AM and with the hike starting promptly at 9:00 AM. (Be ready to start hiking at 9:00, incorporate extra time BEFORE for restroom stop, there are no restrooms at the starting point). Please note that the trails at Sleeping Giant can be very rocky with some scrambling parts (both up & down). Sturdy hiking shoes with good grippy soles are a must. There is also potential for some muddy and swampy sections. We plan to hike at a vigorous pace (2 mph). Bring water, snacks, and personal first aid items. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels.

You can access trail maps at this link: https://sgpa.org/trails-maps/ (both pdf and GPS-enabled on avenza maps)

Note: This is hike #2 in the Giant Master hike challenge that I will be leading over the next year. You don’t have to be participating in the challenge to attend this hike. If you are interested in the challenge - check out this link: https://sgpa.org/giant-master/.

If you are doing the challenge, here is the information for your Giant Master Log: Today’s hike completes both the red circle and square trails. Email me (hardy.bujalski@gmail.com) if you want the "key" to the giant master log showing what each hike covers.