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Taylor Pond Trail
- 1.1 mi
- loop
- 11 ft
- climb
- 534 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
Taylor Pond Trail is a short, easy loop hike of about 1.1 miles in Fenton - Ruby Park and Wildlife Preserve in Connecticut. The trail rises only about 19 feet from its lowest point at 515 feet to a high of 534 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.9 miles in, with a grade of 8 percent. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Storrs show September highs around 73°F with lows near 54°F, while July highs reach about 80°F. The trail sits among several other short routes. Weigold Trail is about 0.1 mile away, and Ruby Trail and Julia's Trail are each about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Charlie Brown Campground is roughly 7.4 miles away.
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More in DanielsonBest time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Taylor Pond Trail
Best months: April and June–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.
Jan
35° / 19°
10 wet
Feb
37° / 20°
9 wet
Mar
45° / 28°
10 wet
Apr
57° / 38°
11 wet
May
68° / 48°
13 wet
Jun
76° / 57°
11 wet
Jul
80° / 63°
10 wet
Aug
79° / 61°
9 wet
Sep
73° / 54°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 43°
10 wet
Nov
50° / 34°
9 wet
Dec
40° / 25°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Storrs, CT, 7.1 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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