Connecticut · Mountain biking

Beast (return to top)

0.1 mi
round trip
47 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Beast (return to top) is a short, steep mountain biking route in Connecticut, about 0.6 miles from the town of Tolland. The climb is only 0.1 mile long, rising from 712 feet to 744 feet with a total gain of 22 feet. The steepest part comes at about 0.05 miles, with a grade of 3 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Storrs weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 63°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. Several other routes sit within a tenth of a mile, including Beast East and Thrush. For paddling, the Hockanum River is about 6 miles away, and John and Frederica Johnson Memorial Camp offers camping roughly 7 miles out.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Beast (return to top)

    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, 9.4 mi away at 665 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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