Connecticut · Hiking

Turkey Trot Trail

Turkey Trot TrailPhoto: razed_sublime357, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.0 mi
one way
81 ft
climb
465 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Turkey Trot Trail is a 2-mile point-to-point hike in Connecticut, starting at an elevation of about 388 feet and rising to a high point of 465 feet. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 81 feet. The route is best suited for a short outing. It is about 1.5 miles from Shelton, and the nearest town makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the area. The trail is open to hikers, bikers and horseback riders, and dogs must be leashed. Wheelchair access is limited. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ansonia run from highs of about 69°F in May to 75°F in September. The station sits roughly 330 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the trail run somewhat cooler. Several other trails lie within a short drive. Oak Valley Trail is about 0.6 miles away, Woodsend Trail about a mile, and Nell's Rock Trail about 1.2 miles. Climbers can find Roosevelt Forest about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Turkey Trot 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° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 19°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 63°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ansonia 1 Ne, CT, 2.9 mi away at 136 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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