Connecticut · Hiking

Mary Moore Cliff Trail

0.8 mi
one way
222 ft
climb
1,193 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Mary Moore Cliff Trail is an easy hike in Connecticut's Mudgetown area, about 1.8 miles from the town. The trail is 0.76 miles long, and it rises from about 956 feet to a high point of 1,193 feet, making the climb a steady one with a total gain of 222 feet. The route is point-to-point rather than a loop, and the steepest stretch comes early on, with a 12% grade at about 0.08 miles. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Falls Village show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. That station sits well below the trail's high point, so temperatures on the summit run cooler. The trail takes about half an hour to complete, and bikes and horses are not allowed on it. Red Mountain Trail is just 0.7 miles away, and Twin Oaks Trails and Goodbody Preserve Loop Trail are both within about 2.4 miles. Climbers can head to Hough Mountain, roughly 4.9 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Mary Moore Cliff Trail

    Best months: April and July–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° / 14°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 23°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 33°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 44°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 49°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 29°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 20°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Falls Village, CT, 5.4 mi away at 550 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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