Connecticut · Hiking · Near Middletown

Bridge Trail

Bridge TrailPhoto: clembore, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.4 mi
one way
55 ft
climb
184 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Bridge Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.4 miles from Long Hill Estates. The route is a point-to-point walk of roughly 0.37 miles, with a low point of 105 feet and a high of 184 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 55 feet and a steepest stretch of about 10% grade at the start. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Meriden run to highs around 70°F in May and 75°F in September, while July highs average about 84°F. The trip takes about half an hour. White Birch Trail lies about 0.4 miles away, and Little Falls Trail and Main Trail are each about 0.7 miles off. For climbing, Chauncey Peak is about 4.2 miles away.

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    Campground · 4.2 mi from the trail
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    Sliders Grill & Bar

    Pub

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    Davison Art Center

    Gallery

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    University art museum in Middletown, Connecticut

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Bridge 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

      37° / 19°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 20°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 63°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 54°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 42°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meriden Markham Muni Ap, CT, 7.7 mi away at 103 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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