Connecticut · Hiking

Charles Pack Trail

2.0 mi
one way
400 ft
climb
992 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Charles Pack Trail is a 2-mile point-to-point hike in Connecticut, about 1.4 miles from Barkhampsted Center. It rises from 853 feet to 992 feet, with a total elevation gain of 400 feet, and is rated easy. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 15%. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. 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. Pleasant Valley, a climbing area, sits about half a mile away. The Jesse Gerard Trail and Whittemore Glen Trail are both within a mile. Paddlers can reach the East Branch Farmington River, about 4.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Charles Pack 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, 1.8 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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