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Sleeping Giant State Park


category : State Parks
Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant give this park its name, and make it a distinguishing feature on Connecticut's skyline with a designated Trout Park, lookout tower, hiking and nature trails, picnicking.


Admission: Weekends and holidays $7/CT vehichles and $10/out-of-state vehicles.
Address: 200 Mount Carmel Ave.
I-91 Ex. 10, Rte. 15 Ex. 61
Phone: (203) 789-7498
Our Website:www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks

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