Connecticut · Hiking

Colburn Brook Trail

0.6 mi
one way
48 ft
climb
236 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Colburn Brook Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut's Racebrook Tract, about half a mile long and rising just 48 feet from start to finish. It is a point-to-point route, and the climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at the beginning, about 8%, before the trail eases into a gentle grade. The trail is close to two other routes. Race Brook Trail and Wepawaug Trail both lie about 0.1 mile away, and Pine Trail is roughly 0.7 mile off. For a longer outing, the Mark Schaefer Trail is about 1.2 miles away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ansonia show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 75°F, with July and August peaking near 82°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 36°F. Bikes are allowed on the trail. The trip takes about half an hour, so plan on a quick outing.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Colburn Brook Trail

    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

      36° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 19°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 63°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ansonia 1 Ne, CT, 5 mi away at 136 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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