Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Pine Acres Pond Trail

3.3 mi
one way
143 ft
climb
666 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Pine Acres Pond Trail is a 3.3-mile point-to-point hike in Connecticut, about 1.5 miles from the town of Chaplin. The route rises from 567 feet to 666 feet, with a total elevation gain of 143 feet. The climb is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.95 miles in, where the grade reaches 18 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton put July highs around 80°F with lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. The trail sits close to several other outings. Orange and the Goodwin Heritage Trail are each about half a mile away, and the Forest Discovery Trail is roughly 1.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Charlie Brown Campground is about 4.7 miles away.

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    Youth Group Camping Area

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    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
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    Dunkin'

    Fast food

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Pine Acres Pond Trail

    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.

    1. Jan

      36° / 17°

    2. Feb

      38° / 18°

    3. Mar

      46° / 25°

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

    5. May

      68° / 45°

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hampton, CT, 3 mi away at 490 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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