Connecticut · Hiking

Twin Oaks Trails

1.3 mi
loop
140 ft
climb
735 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Twin Oaks Trails is an easy hike in Connecticut, about 1.1 miles from the community of The Cedars. The route is roughly 1.3 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 140 feet, and it starts at about 712 feet, rising to a high point of 735 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.29 miles in, with a grade of about 16 percent. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Falls Village weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 85°F. Dogs are allowed on a leash, and bikes and horses are not. Several other trails sit within a couple of miles, including the Von Ahn Preserve - Loop Trail, the Goodbody Preserve Loop Trail and the Red Mountain Trail. Climbers can find the Waterfall Basin Boulders about 5.5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Twin Oaks Trails

    Best months: April and July–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

      35° / 14°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 23°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 33°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 44°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 49°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 29°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 20°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Falls Village, CT, 5.4 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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