White Trail

White Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 1.3 miles from Otter Cove Estates. The route is 0.46 miles long, and it rises about 107 feet from its starting point at 168 feet to a high of 187 feet. The climb is gentle overall, but the steepest stretch comes at about 0.25 miles in, where the grade reaches 15 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 65°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including the Orange Trail and Balanced Rock Trail, both about 2.8 miles away. Climbers can head to the East Lyme Property, about 3.5 miles off, and paddlers will find the East Branch Eightmile River roughly 8.3 miles away.