sleeping giant state park

We visited in the winter as we just discovered the park but can't wait to get back in warmer weather.

My daughter is going to Quinnipiac university and this is across the street. very steep beautiful views about a 4 to 5 mile round trip to the top castle. Would recommend to visit. I was there for parents weekend and it was a little crowded but not uncomfortable just busy. You can park on the street and then you do not have to pay for parking

Great place to hike or just relax. Love looking at the Sleeping Giant. Well kept and very scenic. Must see if you're in Hamden.

Sleeping Giant is the place to go to hike a variety of trails that range in difficulty from paved, for beginners, to fairly technical, for experienced only. Worth the trip!

Sleeping giant park is a wonderful family hiking area, hikers with dogs, and generally anyone who loves to hike. Lots of well marked trails from a variety of levels. Main hike is about one and a half miles one way on a wide trail. The blue and white trails are much more difficult and challenging. Wonderful views and birds spotted that are not often seen. Lovely flowers along the hikes. The fall and winter seasons are amazing with cross country paths as well.

Really nice to be able to choose your trail based on how serious of a hike you want. It is a beautiful park, and they charge to park during most seasons - plan ahead.

Great place for a day trip. Free to enter and park. Be ready for a long hike to the top! But well worth it. There are less demanding trails available to explore so there is something for every fitness level. The large open field is great if you feel in the mood yo have a picnic and certain days during the summer you can find food vendors at the parks edge.

i like the hiking trails and you can walk for hours because it is natural. but if people don't throughout their trash on the ground that would be great.

Awesome hike and view. It's not really that changing as other hiking places. Beautiful view must go!!!

I love Sleeping Giant. Some friends and I were hiking it every week during the summer. Love the experienced (blue I think) trail. Very rewarding. Usually well bring a lunch and hike the experienced trail to the castle and eat up there. Very fun.

Was visiting an old friend in the area and she suggested a little day hike. I was not expecting such a pretty park! We hiked up to the castle and wandered around a little. It was a gorgeous day and the trail we chose wasn't challenging at all. Would definitely go back when I'm in town again. Only regret was the lack of an on-site gift shop. I would have loved to have picked up tee shirts on site.

There are many trails to hike on this spot. An advid hiker, well take the tougher "white" trail and climb a rock face. First time hikers, well take the road to the castle. Great scenic views at all times of the year. Want a family function, use the pavilion with a fireplace. This natural setting is home to many species and on any given day you may just see some work being done to improve the trails for everyone. This is a common Eagle Scout project site for many of the Troops from Hamden and the surrounding communities.

While I have the good fortunate to see Sleeping Giant from my family room, the the trek up the trail is well worth itTh view is spectacular.

We had a great time hiking at Sleeping Giant State Park. There are lots of trails and they are easy for even younger children. Great spot to spent some time outside with the family.

We took a hike up to a stone tower with great views. Getting to the tower was an uphill walk on an easily accessible trail. The fall foliage was beautiful and scenes from the tower were nice. If you are in the area I would definately recommend taking a couple of hours out of your schedule to enjoy.