Connecticut · Hiking · Near Middletown

Glacier Point Trail

0.5 mi
loop
53 ft
climb
194 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Glacier Point Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 1.2 miles from North Branford. The trail is a loop of roughly half a mile, with a total climb of about 53 feet and a total descent of about 82 feet. The route is steady, and the steepest part comes early, at about 0.18 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mt Carmel show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while July averages about 85°F. Several other trails sit close by. Trolley Line is about 0.1 mile away, Chestnut Grove Loop about 0.3 mile, and Kampmeyer Trail about 0.5 mile. For climbing, the Interstate Homeless Camp area is about 2.2 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Girl Scout Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 4.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Kat-Su Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
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    Thomas Griswold House

    Museum

    Museum · 4.7 mi from Middletown

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Glacier Point 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

      38° / 20°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 22°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 26°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Carmel, CT, 9.9 mi away at 180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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