Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Ct

This will be approximately a 6-mile hike with a little bit of difficulty in the beginning and about 1,100ft in elevation changes during the hike.

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We will park by the bathrooms and start on the Voilet trail. Route and length of hike, timewise also, are weather dependent. Please arrive a few minutes early because we plan to start promptly at the time listed.

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Be prepared and smart so please include:

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• Snacks and water
• Layered clothing
• Proper footwear

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Meeting for lunch at “Eli’s on Whitney” restaurant… NOT “Eli’s Brick Oven Pizza”. (optional).

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Hike Rating: B+ ~2.0 mph

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Hike Leader: Patrick Cunningham (203) 837-0912

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No dogs.

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We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike, or $15 per year to cover meetup.com fees and if any money is leftover it goes towards our annual social event.

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If you RSVP "YES" and can't make it, PLEASE change your RSVP so that the next person on the waitlist can attend.

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE:

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When you rsvp, you acknowledge that "The Hiking Group - CT & NY" is not a professional hiking organization. The sole purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your preparation and wellbeing and will hold no one else liable in case of injury.

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