Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Wallingford

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United States

Connecticut

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Wallingford Center

Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Wallingford

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Granite Hill view – View of Sleeping Giant loop from Wallingford

01:55

30.8km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.58 km

Sleeping Giant State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Although there are numerous parking areas to access Sleeping Giant State Park, this is the main entrance, with a sizable picnic area and plenty of parking.

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10.2 km

Granite Hill view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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10.2 km

View of Sleeping Giant

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.3 km

Mount Carmel view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Mount Carmel. The peak, also known as the Sleeping Giant, has a high point of 739 feet. From a distance, it looks like a man laying down.

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12.0 km

Section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Being such a long path, the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail passes through a bunch of different parks, neighborhoods, and different ecosystems. This section between the Cran Preserve and Sleeping Giant …

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17.2 km

Tow Path Acres

Nature Reserve

17.7 km

Cran Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Embark on a scenic run along the East Coast Greenway, where the trail unfolds the charm of Cran Preserve. Nestled in a modest 8-acre expanse, Cran Preserve and Tow Path …

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