Connecticut · Hiking

Lillinoah Trail

5.6 mi
loop
1,000 ft
climb
528 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Lillinoah Trail is a 5.6-mile moderate hike in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of Obtuse Hill. The route gains about 1,000 feet in elevation, with the high point at 528 feet and the low point at 200 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.4 miles, where the grade reaches 46 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Danbury show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. The Mulliken Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Sachem's Ridge Loop and Al's Trail are both within about 4 miles. Climbers can head to Tree Tops, Bethel CT, roughly 7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Lillinoah 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

      36° / 21°

      12 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 22°

      11 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 29°

      13 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      61° / 39°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      72° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 26°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Danbury, CT, 6.4 mi away at 405 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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