A little north of New Haven CT, is this little gem of a hill. It's not overly challenging but there are several loop trails that are up to 10 miles. Sunday morning myself and my friend Susan, took the easier route, since it was her first time hiking in years. Still a good 3.5 mile walk around the tower trail was nice. We took the red trail back which is a little more rocky still you could see signs of spring, and the rainfall from the night before. I really enjoy sleeping giant because when I'm up in CT, its always there and a fast drive from where most of my friends live. It's one of those, I can't get out to NH or VT, but i still can hike. Normally this time of year, you have all the college kids out there training jogging the tower trail but we got out early.
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| Sleeping Giant Head rock |
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The tower trail doesn't have a giant incline but it does have some really nice views you pass what consists of the quarry and the "giant's" head. The rest of the giant takes up there entire hill area, and on these trails you pass the arm section as well. What was nice about this walk, was the rain was coming through the rocks from the night before. Several small streams formed flowing down the hill side. As you all know, running water is one of my favorite things to taker pictures of.
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| This picture doesn't give it justice, but this was steady water. |
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Once you get up to the tower, you get a nice view of all the surrounding area, the sun was breaking through the clouds today, so we got a good view. Mostly it was just nice to be out, and about with friends. We talked the entire time, mostly planned on how to get Susan's husband Glen out on the trails, he's one of my great friends. One of these days, for now enjoy this view from the top. And keep on walking.
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| You can see the end of the storm, i love this tower. |
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