Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Loop Trail

0.6 mi
loop
14 ft
climb
599 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Loop Trail is a short, easy loop hike in Connecticut, about 0.6 miles from the center of Storrs. The trail is a flat, low-elevation route, with a total climb of just 14 feet and a low point of about 532 feet. It makes a quick outing for anyone already in town. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Storrs show July highs around 80°F with lows near 63°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. Bikes are not allowed on this trail. The Albert E. Moss Sanctuary Trails lie about a mile away, and the Nipmuck Trail's West and East branches are each about 1.5 miles off. Climbers can find the 50 Footer area roughly 1.6 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Holiday Hill Day Camp and Recreation Center

    Campground

    Campground · 2.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Tea More Café

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Loop 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

      35° / 19°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Storrs, CT, 0.9 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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