Connecticut · Rock climbing · East Village

Blue Trail Section

11 routes
5.5 – 5.9
Trad · Top Rope
Apr–Oct
best months

Blue Trail Section is a climbing area in Connecticut, about a mile from the town of Riverside. It sits among a cluster of trails and climbing areas in the area, with Webb Mountain Park just under a mile away and the Paugussett Trail about half a mile off. The White-Yellow Trail is also close by, and Kettletown State Park lies roughly 3.4 miles away. The climbing here is a mix of traditional and top-rope routes, with 11 routes in total. Most run in the 5.5 to 5.9 range on the YDS scale, and the area is known for its top-rope options as well as its trad climbing. Among the named routes are Carolina Steam at 5.5 and Lost Along the Way at 5.9. For timing, September is a comfortable month, with typical highs around 75°F and lows near 54°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station. That station sits lower than the area, so temperatures on the trail may run a bit cooler.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue Trail Section

    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

      36° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 19°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 63°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 32°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ansonia 1 Ne, CT, 4.3 mi away at 136 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Routes (11)

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