View of Sleeping Giant – Granite Hill view loop from State Street

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Connecticut

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

New Haven

View of Sleeping Giant – Granite Hill view loop from State Street

Easy

3.0

(6)

riders

View of Sleeping Giant – Granite Hill view loop from State Street

01:22

31.0km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 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 31.0 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 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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4.52 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

15.0 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

15.0 km

Granite Hill view

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

17.5 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail - Quinnipiac University

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Farmington Canal trail goes right past the university.

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18.8 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.

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26.9 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.

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28.3 km

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (Prospect to Division Street)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a 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.

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31.0 km

End point

Train Station

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