Connecticut · Hiking

Nature Trail

0.1 mi
loop
1,121 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Jul–Oct
best months

Nature Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 1.3 miles from the town of Drakeville. The route is just over 0.1 mile long, and it sits almost flat, with a high point of 1,121 feet and a low of 1,117 feet. That makes it a quick stop for anyone already in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 59°F, while winter brings highs in the 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The John Brown Trail and the Five Points Connector Trail both start about 0.2 miles away, and the John Ross Trail is roughly 2.4 miles off. Climbers can find Sanitarium about 3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Nature 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.

    1. Jan

      30° / 14°

      13 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      32° / 15°

      12 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 23°

      13 wet · 7 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 34°

      13 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      65° / 45°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 55°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    12. 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, 9.5 mi away at 1,340 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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