Forest Discovery Trail

Forest Discovery Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.4 miles long and rising just 24 feet from its low point of 577 feet to a high of 614 feet. It is a point-to-point route, and the nearest town is Clarks Corner, about 0.8 miles away. The trail is a quick outing, and it works well as a short stop or a link between other nearby walks. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.3 miles in, where the grade reaches 3 percent. The route also has a small loss of 111 feet, so it is not a strict ascent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton, Connecticut, run to highs around 80°F in July, with lows near 60°F. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging about 36°F. Several other trails sit close by. Tamarack Trail and Brown Hill Marsh Trail are each about 0.4 miles away, and Governor's Island Trail is about 0.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Charlie Brown Campground is about 6 miles away.