Connecticut · Hiking · Near Middletown

South Loop

0.6 mi
one way
34 ft
climb
323 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

South Loop is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.6 miles long and roughly 0.7 miles from North Guilford. It is a point-to-point route with a low point of 277 feet and a high of 323 feet, so the climb is minimal, with a total gain of 34 feet and a loss of 58 feet over the course of the trip. The route is flat for most of the way, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.54 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. The trail is open to both dogs and bikes. Dogs must be leashed, and the route is suitable for a quick outing on foot or on a bicycle. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mt Carmel show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, with July peaking near 85°F. North Loop lies just 0.1 mile away, and Dudley Barrows and Munger Brook Trail are both within about 1.6 miles. Paddlers can reach the Hammonasset River about 5 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit South Loop

    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

      38° / 20°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 22°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 26°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Carmel, CT, 9.8 mi away at 180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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