Connecticut · Hiking

Arthur and Eunice Sweeton Trail

0.9 mi
one way
207 ft
climb
965 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Arthur and Eunice Sweeton Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.9 miles long and rising from 755 feet to 965 feet. The route is a point-to-point walk, and the steepest stretch comes early on, around 0.24 miles in, with a 10% grade. The nearest town is Puddle Town, about 1.4 miles away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Barkhamsted show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Barbour Woods Trail and Taylor Hill Road Bypass are each about 0.1 mile away, and Sun Wind and Woodland Trail is about 0.3 mile off. For time on the water, the East Branch Farmington River is about 1.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Arthur and Eunice Sweeton Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 14°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barkhamsted, CT, 3.5 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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