East Rock Park – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

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United States

Connecticut

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

New Haven

East Rock Park – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

Moderate

3.2

(3)

riders

East Rock Park – View of Sleeping Giant loop from State Street

01:52

31.6km

180m

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

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17 m for 7 m

After 31.6 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.85 km

East Rock Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Rock Park is a 700-acre park with stunning views of New Haven and Long Island Sound. Hike to the top of East Rock for panoramic views, or explore the park's trails, gardens, and waterfalls.

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4.51 km

East Rock Park is a 700-acre park with views of New Haven and the Long Island Sound.

There are multiple view points, and many trails, gardens, and waterfalls.

The park has bathrooms and water fountains.

Tip by

16.4 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.

Tip by

17.1 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.

Tip by

17.1 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.

Tip by

19.4 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

All told, this converted rail trail runs more than 47 miles through Connecticut, and is also part of the much longer East Coast Greenway. The paved surfaces makes for nice, easy riding through lots of pretty greenbelt areas.

Tip by

27.5 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is an 80-mile paved trail that follows the path of the historic Farmington Canal. The trail offers stunning views of the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside.

Tip by

31.6 km

End point

Train Station

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