Connecticut · Hiking · Near Middletown

Stony Loam Trail

0.5 mi
one way
54 ft
climb
409 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Stony Loam Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about half a mile long and rising roughly 50 feet from its low point of 334 feet to a high of 409 feet. It is a point-to-point route, and the climb is steady rather than steep, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade near the start. The trail sits about 0.8 miles from Paynes Corners, the nearest town. It makes a quick addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding network of trails, which includes the Sargent River Trail and the Eric L. Stone Trail, both about half a mile away. 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, while July peaks near 85°F. The trip takes about half an hour, and the trail is open year-round. Climbers can find Kyle's Slabs about 1.7 miles away, and Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area offers camping roughly 9.6 miles off.

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    YMCA Camp Mountain Laurel

    Campground

    Campground · 5.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Taco Bell

    Fast food

    Open after 6
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    Meriden Historical Society Museum & History Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 14 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Stony Loam 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

      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, 4.8 mi away at 180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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