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Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson
Ruby Trail
- 1.2 mi
- loop
- 110 ft
- climb
- 669 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
Ruby Trail is a short, easy loop in Fenton - Ruby Park and Wildlife Preserve in Connecticut, about 1.2 miles long with a total elevation gain of 110 feet. The trail starts at about 603 feet and reaches a high point of 669 feet before returning to a lower point of 539 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.55 miles in, with a grade of 19 percent. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Storrs run from highs around 76°F in June to about 73°F in September, with July highs near 80°F. The trail sits among several other short routes. Taylor Pond Trail and Weigold Trail are each about 0.2 miles away, and Julia's Trail is about 0.3 miles off. For a longer outing, Charlie Brown Campground is about 7 miles away.
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More in DanielsonBest time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Ruby 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.
Jan
35° / 19°
10 wet
Feb
37° / 20°
9 wet
Mar
45° / 28°
10 wet
Apr
57° / 38°
11 wet
May
68° / 48°
13 wet
Jun
76° / 57°
11 wet
Jul
80° / 63°
10 wet
Aug
79° / 61°
9 wet
Sep
73° / 54°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 43°
10 wet
Nov
50° / 34°
9 wet
Dec
40° / 25°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Storrs, CT, 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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