2.0 mi
Distance
492 ft
Elev. Gain
49m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Horse Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 98 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 125 ft |
| End | 2.0 mi | 98 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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 2 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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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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