more stats
423 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
00:01:13
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
339 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
339 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
16%
Grade
6.9%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

Hexagon Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sleeping Giant State Park
    Hamden, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    RedBlaze
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #17056 in Hiking [+]
    • #11185 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #350 in Hiking · Connecticut [+]
    • #214 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

All five red blaze trails in SGSP are north-south trails, making them handy feeder and crossover trails. This trail intersects with the blue-blazed Quinnipiac Trail near the Giant's chin.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hexagon located?
      Hexagon is located in Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Sleeping Giant State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.42484, -72.89716.
      ▼ How hard is Hexagon?
      Hexagon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hexagon?
      Hexagon has 68 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 339 ft to 407 ft.
      ▼ Is Hexagon a point to point trail?
      Hexagon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hexagon?
      Hexagon is 423 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hexagon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hexagon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hexagon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hexagon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Hexagon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to hike Hexagon. The trail is 423 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hexagon?
      Hexagon is a very popular trail. There have been 83 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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