Connecticut · Hiking

Loop Trail

1.4 mi
loop
45 ft
climb
925 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Loop Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 1.8 miles from the town of Crystal Lake. The route is roughly 1.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 45 feet and a total loss of 110 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in about half an hour. The trail starts at an elevation of about 861 feet and reaches a high point of 925 feet before descending slightly. The steepest stretch comes early on, around 0.12 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. The climb is so modest that it works well as a quick outing or as a link between other trails in the area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Staffordville show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, while July peaks near 81°F. Pond Trail and Campbell Connectors both lie within a quarter mile, and Ledge Loop Trail and Ridge Loop Trail are each about 0.6 miles away. For paddling, the Middle River is about 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Loop 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

      34° / 14°

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

    3. Mar

      44° / 22°

    4. Apr

      57° / 33°

    5. May

      68° / 43°

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

    11. Nov

      49° / 30°

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Staffordville, CT, 8.9 mi away at 736 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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