Connecticut · Hiking

Pond Trail

1.2 mi
loop
925 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Pond Trail is an easy, nearly flat loop of about 1.2 miles, with a high point of 925 feet and a low of 907 feet. It sits in Connecticut, roughly 1.5 miles from Kent Furnace. The trail is a short, low-effort outing. It stays close to its starting point, and the route's gentle climb of about 10% is found at roughly 0.4 miles in. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Falls Village weather station, about 14 miles away, show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, with July peaking near 85°F. Red Gate Trail and Saturday Afternoon Trail both start about 0.1 mile away, with Escarpment Trail at 0.2 mile. Climbers can find EMC Wall under a mile off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Pond Trail

    Best months: April and 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

      35° / 14°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 23°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 33°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 44°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 49°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 29°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 20°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Falls Village, CT, 14.3 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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