Connecticut · Hiking

Cct Yellow Trail

0.7 mi
one way
463 ft
climb
1,505 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jul–Oct
best months

CCT Yellow Trail is a short hike in Connecticut, about 1.5 miles from Tyler Lake Heights. It is a point-to-point route of roughly 0.65 miles, with a total climb of 463 feet from a low point of about 1,029 feet to a high of about 1,505 feet. The trail is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes early, with a grade of about 22% at around 0.15 miles in. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 78°F and lows near 59°F, while winter brings highs in the 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. The Blue-Yellow Trail lies about 0.6 miles away, and the Ballyhack Preserve Trail is about 1.9 miles off. Echo Rock and the Mohawk Trail are both within about 3 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Cct Yellow 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

      30° / 14°

      13 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      32° / 15°

      12 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 23°

      13 wet · 7 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 34°

      13 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      65° / 45°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 55°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 21°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Norfolk 2 Sw, CT, 9.1 mi away at 1,340 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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