Connecticut · Hiking · Near Mount Kisco

Mccormack Blue Trail

1.9 mi
one way
180 ft
climb
719 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr
best months

The McCormack Blue Trail is a 1.9-mile loop in Connecticut, about a mile from West Redding. It's a short, easy hike with an elevation gain of 180 feet and a low of about 540 feet, making it a gentle outing that fits easily into a few hours on foot. The trail rises to 719 feet before coming back down to its starting point, and the steepest stretch occurs around 0.97 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. That makes it a comfortable walk for anyone looking to get outside close to town, with no need for a full-day commitment. 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 69°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. The station sits roughly 260 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the higher ground run a bit cooler. The White Furlough Trail lies just 0.3 miles away, and Saul's Loop and Jamice's Loop are each about 0.4 miles off. Climbers can head to Sativa Slab, about 2.6 miles from the trail.

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    Youth Camp II

    Campground

    Campground · 3.6 mi from the trail

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  • Best time to go · Apr

    Best time to visit Mccormack Blue Trail

    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.

    1. Jan

      36° / 18°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 20°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 46°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 24°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Danbury Muni Ap, CT, 3.8 mi away at 457 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
1.9 mi
Climbing
About 180 ft
Summit
719 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 1 hour

Other routes up Picketts Ridge

Questions about this route

How long is the Mccormack Blue Trail on Picketts Ridge?

About 1.9 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Mccormack Blue Trail?

About 180 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Mccormack Blue Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Mccormack Blue Trail take?

About 1 hour round trip.

How many routes go up Picketts Ridge?

2: Mccormack Blue Trail and Mccormack White Trail.

Conditions and forecast on Picketts Ridge

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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