Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Pinkham Yellow Trail

0.8 mi
loop
74 ft
climb
655 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Pinkham Yellow Trail is a short, easy loop hike in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of Mount Hope. The trail is 0.8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 74 feet and a total loss of 167 feet, so it works well as a quick outing or a warm-up before a longer walk. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Storrs weather station show July highs around 80°F and September highs near 73°F, with lows in the 50s and 60s. The Pinkham Red Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Richard Hyde Trail and Friedman Forest Trail are each about 0.6 mile off. For an overnight stay, Charlie Brown Campground is roughly 3 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Nickerson Park

    Campground

    Campground · 2.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Midway Restaurant & Pizza

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Pinkham Yellow Trail

    Best months: April and June–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

      35° / 19°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Storrs, CT, 5.7 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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