Mohawk Trail
- 22.2 mi
- one way
- 4,081 ft
- climb
- 1,642 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Jul–Oct
- best months
Is Mohawk Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Mohawk Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.
List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Park closure covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park alert covering Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mohawk Trail is a 22.2-mile point-to-point route in Connecticut, set along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The climb is front-loaded, with the high point at 1,642 feet and the steepest stretch around 6.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 57%. The total elevation gain is 4,081 feet, and the trail is rated expert. The route starts at 920 feet and ends at 426 feet, with a total loss of 3,682 feet. It takes about 9.5 hours to complete. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Norfolk, which sits about 300 feet lower, run from highs around 73°F in June to about 69°F in September. Winter brings highs in the 30s and snow on several days a month. Nearby hikes include Pine Knob Loop Trail and Sharon Mountain Preserve Loop Trail, each about 1.3 miles away, and Caesar Brook Trail at about 1.4 miles. Climbers can head to Western Highlands, roughly 3.3 miles off.
Best time to go · Jul–Oct
Best time to visit Mohawk Trail
Best months: 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.
Jan
30° / 14°
13 wet · 9 snow
Feb
32° / 15°
12 wet · 8 snow
Mar
40° / 23°
13 wet · 7 snow
Apr
54° / 34°
13 wet · 2 snow
May
65° / 45°
14 wet
Jun
73° / 55°
13 wet
Jul
78° / 59°
12 wet
Aug
76° / 58°
11 wet
Sep
69° / 51°
11 wet
Oct
57° / 40°
12 wet
Nov
45° / 30°
12 wet · 3 snow
Dec
35° / 21°
14 wet · 7 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Norfolk 2 Sw, CT, 13.3 mi away at 1,340 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Route details
- Distance
- 22.2 mi
- Climbing
- About 4,081 ft
- Summit
- 1,648 ft
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Time
- About 9 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Mohawk Trail on Red Mountain?
About 22.2 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Mohawk Trail?
About 4,081 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Mohawk Trail?
It is rated expert.
How long does the Mohawk Trail take?
About 9 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Red Mountain
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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