Sleeping Giant Master #3, Orange and Green trails with Tower Path. Rigorous

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Mary Anne Hardy
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001CUg5
Register By: 6/13/2025
Audience: Everyone

Description: A 7 mile loop with 1200 feet of elevation on trails that are often rocky with uneven footing. Sturdy hiking boots with good grippy soles are a must. Poles can be helpful. Plan to hike at a rigorous pace (2 mph).. Bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch. Steady rain cancels. No dogs. Registration requested. We will meet at the Mt. Carmel Avenue main entrance of Sleeping Giant at 8:30 AM and start the hike promptly at 8:45 AM. (Be ready to start hiking at 8:45, incorporate extra time BEFORE for restroom stop). Possible ice-cream stop after the hike. Leader: Mary Anne Hardy hardy.bujalski@gmail.com (203) 376-8791 (text only, unknown callers are blocked)
You can access trail maps at this link: https://sgpa.org/trails-maps/ (both pdf and GPS-enabled maps).
Note: This is hike #3 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 the Orange and Green trails, the Tower Path and the Blue/White connector in section III. Email me (hardy.bujalski@gmail.com) if you want the "key" to the giant master log showing what each hike covers.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!