Connecticut · Hiking

Blue

0.6 mi
loop
82 ft
climb
266 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Blue is a short, easy loop hike in Ledyard Glacial Park-Boulder Train in Connecticut, on city-managed land about 0.6 miles long. The trail rises from 183 feet to 266 feet, with a total gain of 82 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.5 miles in, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Norwich show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, while July and August climb into the mid-80s. The Pine Swamp Red Trail and Pine Swamp Blue Trail both start within a mile, and the Ghost Face and Grave Yard climbing area is about 0.7 miles away. Stoddard Hill State Park is roughly 1.7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue

    Best months: April–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

      38° / 21°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 23°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 29°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 39°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 49°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 44°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 34°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Norwich Public Utility Plt, CT, 6 mi away at 20 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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