Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Water Line Trail

0.7 mi
one way
83 ft
climb
648 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Water Line Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.8 miles from Mansfield Four Corners. The route is 0.68 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 83 feet, and it is rated easy. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.62 miles in, with a 10% grade. The start sits at 584 feet, and the high point is 648 feet. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Storrs weather station show July highs around 80°F and September highs near 73°F, with lows in the 50s and 60s. Several other trails start close by. River Trail and Quarry Swamp Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and North Woods Trail is about 0.2 mile away. For climbing, 50 Footer is about 3.7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Water Line 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

      35° / 19°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Storrs, CT, 2.9 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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