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Uncas Pond
- 0.9 mi
- one way
- 296 ft
- climb
- 347 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Uncas Pond is an easy hike in Connecticut, about a mile from Sterling City. The trail runs point to point, starting at a low of about 76 feet and climbing to a high of about 347 feet over roughly 0.9 miles, with a total gain of about 296 feet. The trail is short, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.47 miles, with a grade of about 16%. Because it is a point-to-point route, the total loss of about 412 feet is accounted for on the way back. The trip takes about half an hour. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Groton show highs around 66°F in May and 74°F in September, with July peaking near 81°F. The hike sits right next to the Nayantaquit Trail and the Crossover Trail, both about 0.1 mile away. Balanced Rock Trail is about half a mile off, and the East Lyme Property climbing area is also about half a mile away.
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More in MiddletownBest time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Uncas Pond
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.
Jan
39° / 24°
11 wet · 3 snow
Feb
41° / 25°
10 wet · 3 snow
Mar
47° / 32°
12 wet · 2 snow
Apr
57° / 41°
12 wet
May
66° / 50°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 59°
10 wet
Jul
81° / 66°
10 wet
Aug
80° / 65°
10 wet
Sep
74° / 58°
10 wet
Oct
63° / 47°
11 wet
Nov
53° / 38°
10 wet
Dec
44° / 30°
12 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Groton, CT, 14.9 mi away at 40 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Route details
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Climbing
- About 296 ft
- Summit
- 353 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- About 0.5 hours
Other routes up Brown Hill
Questions about this route
How long is the Uncas Pond on Brown Hill?
About 0.9 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Uncas Pond?
About 296 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Uncas Pond?
It is rated easy.
How long does the Uncas Pond take?
About 0.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Brown Hill?
2: Uncas Pond and Crossover Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Brown Hill
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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