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Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson
Main Loop
Photo: jjbers, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 1.5 mi
- loop
- 284 ft
- climb
- 329 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Apr
- best months
Main Loop is a 1.5-mile loop hike in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of Scotland. The trail rises from a low point of 143 feet to a high of 329 feet, with a total elevation gain of 284 feet. The climb is rated easy, and the route is a loop, so you return to your starting point. The steepest stretch comes at about the 1-mile mark, where the grade reaches 21 percent. That makes the trail a short, manageable outing rather than a long climb. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before exploring more of the area. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Willimantic show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Several other trails sit close by. Entrance Road is just 0.1 mile away and Ravine Trail is 0.2 mile away. Berry Bluff Trail is about 1.8 miles off, and Beaver Tail Trail is about 2.2 miles away.
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More in DanielsonBest time to go · Apr
Best time to visit Main Loop
Best months: April. 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.
Jan
36° / 18°
11 wet
Feb
39° / 19°
10 wet
Mar
47° / 27°
11 wet
Apr
59° / 37°
12 wet
May
70° / 47°
13 wet
Jun
78° / 56°
13 wet
Jul
83° / 62°
13 wet
Aug
81° / 60°
13 wet
Sep
74° / 52°
13 wet
Oct
63° / 41°
13 wet
Nov
52° / 31°
11 wet
Dec
41° / 24°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Willimantic Windham Ap, CT, 5.8 mi away at 247 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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