Connecticut · Hiking

Red Trail

2.3 mi
one way
722 ft
climb
796 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Red Trail is a 2.3-mile hike in Connecticut, about 0.6 miles from West Simsbury. It is a point-to-point route with a rolling climb, rising from 463 feet to 796 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.8 miles in, where the grade reaches 17%. The total elevation gain is 722 feet, and the trail is rated easy. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Barkhamsted show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. Bikes are not allowed on this trail. The trip takes about an hour, and the Blue Trail lies just 0.2 miles away. The Upland Trail and White Trail are each about 0.7 miles off. Climbers can find Crown Jewel about 3.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Red 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

      34° / 14°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barkhamsted, CT, 5.8 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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