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Nipmuck Adventure Path
- 0.6 mi
- loop
- 36 ft
- climb
- 856 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Nipmuck Adventure Path is a short, easy loop in Connecticut, about 0.6 miles long and roughly 36 feet of elevation gain. It starts and ends at about 845 feet, with a high point of 856 feet and a low of 803 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in, with an 8% grade. The nearest town is Stafford Springs, about 2 miles away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Staffordville show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 81°F. The trip takes about half an hour. Woodland Trail is just 0.3 miles away, and East Murray Trail and West Murray Trail are both within about 2 miles. Paddlers can reach the Middle River, about 4 miles off.
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More in DanielsonBest time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Nipmuck Adventure Path
Best months: April–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
34° / 14°
Feb
36° / 15°
Mar
44° / 22°
Apr
57° / 33°
May
68° / 43°
Jun
76° / 53°
Jul
81° / 59°
Aug
79° / 58°
Sep
73° / 51°
Oct
60° / 39°
Nov
49° / 30°
Dec
39° / 21°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Staffordville, CT, 2.8 mi away at 736 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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