Connecticut · Hiking · Near Danielson

Woodlawn Trail

1.3 mi
one way
266 ft
climb
766 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Woodlawn Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 0.7 miles from the town of Stafford Springs. The trail is a point-to-point route of roughly 1.3 miles, with a one-way climb of 266 feet from a low point of 516 feet to a high of 766 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles in, with a grade of nearly 29 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Staffordville show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, while July peaks near 81°F and January highs sit around 34°F. Several other trails start within a mile, including Schofield Trail, Ridge Loop Trail and Valley Spur Trail. For paddling, the Middle River is about 2.9 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Woodlawn 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

      34° / 14°

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

    3. Mar

      44° / 22°

    4. Apr

      57° / 33°

    5. May

      68° / 43°

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

    10. Oct

      60° / 39°

    11. Nov

      49° / 30°

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Staffordville, CT, 4.4 mi away at 736 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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