Connecticut · Hiking

Sharon Mountain Preserve Loop Trail

1.4 mi
loop
113 ft
climb
1,188 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Sharon Mountain Preserve Loop Trail is a 1.37-mile loop in Connecticut's Sharon Mountain Preserve, about a mile from the town of Ellsworth. It is an easy hike, with a total elevation gain of 113 feet, and the climb is gentle, reaching a high point of 1,188 feet. The route starts at about 1,127 feet and ends at about 1,084 feet, with the steepest stretch at the very beginning, a short stretch of about 10% grade. The trail is a loop, so there is no need to turn around. It works well as a short outing in its own right or as a link to other hikes in the area. The nearest town is Ellsworth, about a mile away. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the Falls Village weather station, about 8 miles away, show highs around 72°F in May and 75°F in September. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the preserve run cooler. Nearby, the Mohawk Trail and Pine Knob Loop Trail are each within about a mile and a half, and the Caesar Brook Trail is a little farther at about 1.7 miles. Climbers can find the Western Highlands about 3.8 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Sharon Mountain Preserve Loop 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, 8.2 mi away at 550 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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