Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve
About
Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve is a 17-acre state park in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of Thomaston. It is a small reserve, compact enough to fit easily into a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 69°F in May and 72°F in September, with July warming to about 82°F. The reserve sits close to a range of other outdoor options. Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters is about 1.3 miles away, and the Naugatuck River, a paddling route, is about 2.6 miles off. For hiking, the Slab Meadow South Loop is about 2.7 miles away. Climbers can head to Sunset Boulders, about 3.8 miles away.
Park size
17 acres
Location
Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve
Connecticut
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–82°F and lows of 38–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bakersville, CT weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high15° low
- Feb37° high16° low
- Mar45° high23° low
- Apr58° high33° low
- May69° high44° low
- Jun77° high53° low
- Jul82° high58° low
- Aug80° high56° low
- Sep72° high49° low
- Oct60° high38° low
- Nov49° high29° low
- Dec38° high21° low
Nearby
- Northfield Brook Lake Group SheltersCamping1.3 mi
- Naugatuck RiverCanoeing2.6 mi
- Slab Meadow South LoopHiking2.7 mi
- Slab Meadow North TrailHiking3 mi
- Plunge Pool TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Sunset BouldersRock climbing3.8 mi
- Mattatuck State Forest BoulderingRock climbing4.1 mi
- Bantam RiverCanoeing6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
