Connecticut · Hiking

Ted Cowles Trail

1.1 mi
loop
189 ft
climb
978 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Ted Cowles Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about a mile long and roughly 189 feet of elevation gain, with the high point at 978 feet. It sits about 0.7 miles from North Canton, making it an easy outing for anyone already in town. The trail starts at about 926 feet and reaches a high of 978 feet before descending to around 820 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.66 miles in, with a grade of about 15 percent. The whole trip takes about half an hour. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Barkhamsted show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. Several other trails lie close by. Westledge Trail is about 0.6 miles away and Carpenter Trail about 0.8 miles. Climbers can find Crown Jewel about 2.6 miles off, and paddlers can head to the East Branch Farmington River, about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Ted Cowles 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.

    1. Jan

      34° / 14°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barkhamsted, CT, 4.4 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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