Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Quinebaug Trail

7.8 mi
one way
608 ft
climb
574 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Quinebaug Trail is a 7.8-mile moderate hike in Connecticut, about 1.8 miles from the town of Plainfield. It is a point-to-point route, and the climb totals 608 feet of gain over the course of the trip. The trail is not open to bikes or horses. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton, Connecticut, run to highs around 80°F in July with lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. The Pachaug - Quinebaug Crossover #1 hike lies about 2.5 miles away, and the Pharisee Rock Trail is about 3.2 miles off. Mill Brook, a canoeing spot, is about 2.6 miles away. Climbers can find the Parking Lot Wall about 6.9 miles from the trail.

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  • Sleep close

    River's Edge Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Wendy's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
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    Joseph Carpenter Silversmith Shop

    Museum

    Museum · 14 mi from Danielson

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Quinebaug 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, 10.8 mi away at 490 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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