Connecticut · Hiking

Shelter Four Loop Trail

1.8 mi
one way
286 ft
climb
641 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jul–Oct
best months

Shelter Four Loop Trail is a 1.8-mile point-to-point hike in Connecticut, about 0.8 miles from the town of Browns Corner. The route rises from a low point of 343 feet to a high of 641 feet, with a total elevation gain of 286 feet. The climb is back-loaded, meaning the steepest stretch comes near the end, and the steepest grade reaches about 10% at roughly 0.95 miles in. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bakersville run from highs around 69°F in May to about 72°F in September, with July the warmest at 82°F. The hike takes about half an hour. Valley Overlook Trail lies about 0.9 miles away, and the Blue-White-Dot Trail and Blue Trail are both within about 2 miles. Paddlers can reach the East Branch Farmington River about 3.5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Shelter Four Loop Trail

    Best months: 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

      33° / 15°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 16°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 33°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 44°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 29°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bakersville, CT, 2.6 mi away at 686 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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