Connecticut · Hiking

Bronson Fields Trail

1.3 mi
one way
162 ft
climb
872 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jul–Oct
best months

Bronson Fields Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.4 miles from the town of Romford. The route is 1.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 162 feet and a total loss of 203 feet, making it a low-key outing that can be done in about half an hour. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a 13% grade at about 0.07 miles, but the rest of the way stays mild. Bikes and horses are not allowed. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bakersville show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 72°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. Several other trails and paddling routes sit within a few miles. Tower Trail and the Shepaug River are each about 1.9 miles away, Hay Field Loop is about 2.2 miles off, and the Waramaug Trail is about 2.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Bronson Fields Trail

    Best months: July–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

      33° / 15°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 16°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 44°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 29°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bakersville, CT, 18.9 mi away at 686 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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