Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Sugar Brook Loop Trail

4.0 mi
loop
159 ft
climb
232 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Sugar Brook Loop Trail is a 4-mile loop hike in Connecticut, about 2 miles from Central Village. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of about 160 feet. The route starts at roughly 150 feet and reaches a high point of about 230 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 10% grade around the 1.4-mile mark. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton put July highs around 80°F with lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. Nearby options include the Quinebaug Trail and Mill Brook, both about 4 miles away, and the Old Furnace Trail at about 5 miles. Climbers can head to Parking Lot Wall, about 6 miles off.

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    Ross Hill Park Family Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 7.1 mi from the trail
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    Windham Textile and History Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 14 mi from Danielson

    Textile museum in Willimantic, Connecticut

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Sugar Brook Loop 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

      36° / 17°

    2. Feb

      38° / 18°

    3. Mar

      46° / 25°

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

    5. May

      68° / 45°

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hampton, CT, 6.6 mi away at 490 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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