Hezekiah's Knob and the Chestnut Grove Trail
Hamden, Connecticut
5.3 mi
Distance
1,457 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 27m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Hezekiah's Knob and the Chestnut Grove Trail is a loop trail in Sleeping Giant State Park, managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 5.3 miles long and gains 1,457 feet. The nearest town is Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 120 ft |
| High point | 1.7 mi | 222 ft |
| End | 5.3 mi | 120 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Source of truth
- Sleeping Giant State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Quinnipiac University, CT · about 1 mi away
- County:
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Jurisdiction:
- Sleeping Giant State Park · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(203) 287-5658
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