3.0 miles
Distance
574 ft
Climb
-572 ft
Descent
370 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
52 ft
Altitude min
52 ft
Altitude start
56 ft
Altitude end
-54.5%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,815 ft
Distance flat

I "found" this when I was looking for a good spot to get a photo of the Sleeping Giant profile and the Rabbit Rock overlook is perfect. This spot and the old rail yard are the signature non-drone photo spots for The Giant. It's a decent climb from the nice parking and picnic area. The loop stretches out the hike, which, for an urban setting, is pretty good. After some wetland and forest in the belly of the hike, the final stretch winds up to another bonus ledge overlook.

Bring a trash bag, one of the down sides to a popular spot, but during the week I only saw a coyote and no people.

Detailed Description
Peter's Rock Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular easy route located near North Haven Connecticut. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 574 ft with a max elevation of 370 ft then descends -572 ft.
Tags
Picnic spot

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 26, 2025)

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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 37 min
  • Altitude min
    52 ft
  • Altitude start
    52 ft
  • Altitude end
    56 ft
  • Climb
    574 ft
  • Descent
    -572 ft
  • Grade max
    -54.5%
  • Grade min
    33.5%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,815 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    North Haven
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Turn left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Turn right to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  12. Continue for 10 meters.
  13. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  14. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  15. Keep straight to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  16. Continue for 20 meters.
  17. Keep straight to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  18. Continue for 30 meters.
  19. Keep right to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  20. Continue for 40 meters.
  21. Keep right to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  22. Continue for 10 meters.
  23. Keep straight to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  24. Continue for 20 meters.
  25. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  26. Continue for 20 meters.
  27. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  28. Continue for 10 meters.
  29. Keep straight to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  30. Continue for 20 meters.
  31. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  32. Continue for 10 meters.
  33. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  34. Continue for 10 meters.
  35. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  36. Continue for 20 meters.
  37. Turn left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Bear left to stay on Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  40. Continue for 400 meters.
  41. Turn left onto (green blazes).
  42. Continue for 90 meters.
  43. Turn left onto (blue blazes).
  44. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  45. Walk west on (blue blazes).
  46. Continue for 100 meters.
  47. Walk southeast on (green blazes).
  48. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  49. Walk northwest on (green blazes).
  50. Continue for 300 meters.
  51. Bear left onto Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  52. Continue for 10 meters.
  53. Turn left onto Peter's Rock Orange.
  54. Continue for 200 meters.
  55. Turn left to stay on Peter's Rock Orange.
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Keep left to stay on Peter's Rock Orange.
  58. Continue for 20 meters.
  59. Turn left onto Peter's Rock Light Blue.
  60. Continue for 900 meters.
  61. Turn left onto Peter's Rock Red Trail.
  62. Continue for 100 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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(green blazes)
Jul 26, 2025 @ 10:03am
Jul 26, 2025
Green blaze I think…tree down on long foot bridge. Passable
Peter's Rock Violet
Aug 14, 2022 @ 8:27am
Aug 14, 2022
Peter's Rock Red Trail
Apr 23, 2022 @ 6:25am
Apr 23, 2022
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