Granite Hill view – Lookout tower loop from New Haven County

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Granite Hill view – Lookout tower loop from New Haven County

Hard

2.8

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Granite Hill view – Lookout tower loop from New Haven County

01:41

5.27km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 805 m for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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116 m

Granite Hill view

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View of a granite hill here that is wonderful! Also a pizza place on the corner.

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121 m

View of Sleeping Giant

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Just off the side of the path, there is a pretty cool head-on view of Sleeping Giant. If you like trails and hills, there is lots of great running just across the street at Sleeping Giant State Park.

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1.00 km

Cliff climb

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These cliffs, also known as the Sleeping Giant's head and chin, are one of the more obvious rock climbing areas in Sleeping Giant State Park. Take care not to stray …

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2.72 km

Sleeping Giant Tower

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This stately stone structure isn't a castle — it's a lookout tower, and probably one of the most popular ones in all of Connecticut. You can't beat the views from …

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2.77 km

Lookout tower

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This stately stone structure isn't a castle — it's a lookout tower, and probably one of the most popular ones in all of Connecticut. You can't beat the views from …

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5.27 km

End point

Bus stop

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