Connecticut · Hiking

Skyline Yellow Trail

1.5 mi
loop
304 ft
climb
738 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Skyline Yellow Trail is a 1.5-mile loop in Connecticut, about 1.3 miles from North Somers. The route rises from 504 feet to 738 feet, with a total elevation gain of 304 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 15%. The trail is rated easy, and the whole trip takes about half an hour. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Staffordville show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 81°F. The Algonquin Trail lies just 0.4 miles away, and the Scantic River offers canoeing about 0.7 miles off. Perkins Mtn Red Trail and Old Shenipsit Trail are both within about a mile.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Skyline Yellow 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

      34° / 14°

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

    3. Mar

      44° / 22°

    4. Apr

      57° / 33°

    5. May

      68° / 43°

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

    11. Nov

      49° / 30°

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Staffordville, CT, 8.9 mi away at 736 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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