Connecticut · Hiking · Near Middletown

Pink

1.6 mi
one way
226 ft
climb
301 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

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Pink is an easy hike of about 1.6 miles on town open space in Tyler Mill, Connecticut. The route rises from a low point of 145 feet to a high of 301 feet, with a total gain of 226 feet. The climb is rolling rather than steep, and the steepest stretch comes near the middle of the route at about 0.88 miles, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Carmel put May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, with July peaking near 85°F and January lows around 20°F. The trip takes about half an hour, and the trail links to several other short hikes. Blue-Yellow and Red-Black are both about 0.3 miles away, and Green is about 0.4 miles away. For climbing, the Right Knee area is roughly 4.9 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Pink

    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

      38° / 20°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 22°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 26°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Carmel, CT, 6.1 mi away at 180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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