Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Clara, Emma and John's Loop

0.9 mi
loop
60 ft
climb
464 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Clara, Emma and John's Loop is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 1.5 miles from Pomfret Center. The route is 0.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 60 feet and a high point of 464 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F, while July peaks near 82°F and January highs sit around 35°F. The loop pairs easily with other outings in the area. Golden Hill Trail and Bog Trail are each about 0.3 miles away. Mashamoquet Brook State Park, about 3.2 miles off, offers climbing, and West Thompson Lake Campground, roughly 5.8 miles away, is a place to stay overnight.

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  • Sleep close

    Wolf Den Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Lake Tavern

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Clara, Emma and John's Loop

    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

      35° / 15°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      38° / 16°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      58° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 38°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at W Thompson Lake, CT, 5 mi away at 360 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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