Connecticut · Hiking

Deerhill Trail

1.1 mi
loop
214 ft
climb
837 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Deerhill Trail is a short, easy loop in Connecticut, about a mile long and roughly 214 feet of elevation gain, with a high point of 837 feet and a low of 610 feet. It sits about a mile from Robertsville, and the trail starts at an elevation of 829 feet, so the climb is a small one for a short outing. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Barkhamsted run to highs around 70°F in May and 75°F in September, with July the warmest at about 84°F. The trip takes about half an hour, and the trail is a loop, so you can expect to return to your starting point without backtracking. For more time on foot, Henry Buck Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and Whittemore Glen Trail and Jessie Gerard Trail are each about 2.9 miles off. Climbers can find Pleasant Valley about 3.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Deerhill 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, 5.6 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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