The Sleeping Giant Park, a gift to the people of Connecticut, is operated and maintained by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. From I-91 take exit 10 which is Route 40 which will drop you off on Whitney Avenue. The park is just a few miles north on Rt. Tables, fireplaces, water, restrooms and a shelter for rainy day comfort are available for picknicking. A trail system has been developed by The Sleeping Giant Park Association furnishing many interesting hikes of various lengths and difficulty.
Maps are available at the park.
No motor vehicles are allowed on any of these trails. A Nature Trail leads through a beautiful woodland of mixed trees, plants and bushes native to our area. Identifying tags help all to become better acquainted with the natural growth. There is an easily traveled improved trail that leads to a tower on the Giant's left hip. The tower offers panaromic views to the south.