Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve
About
Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve is a small, 8-acre state park in Connecticut, about 1.7 miles from Newtown. It's a compact stop rather than a destination for a long day, and it pairs well with other outings in the area. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby station in Danbury put May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, with fewer wet days in September than in most of the year. The closest trail is Al's Trail, about 1.4 miles away, and Sachem's Ridge Loop and the Lillinoah Trail lie roughly 3 miles out. For climbing, Kettletown State Park is about 4 miles away.
Park size
8 acres
Location
Rocky Glen 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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–85°F and lows of 39–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Danbury, CT weather station, 7.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan36° high21° low8 days with snow
- Feb39° high22° low6 days with snow
- Mar48° high29° low5 days with snow
- Apr61° high39° low1 days with snow
- May72° high49° low
- Jun80° high59° low
- Jul85° high64° low
- Aug82° high63° low
- Sep75° high55° low
- Oct62° high43° low
- Nov50° high34° low2 days with snow
- Dec40° high26° low5 days with snow
Nearby
- Al's TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Sachem's Ridge LoopHiking3 mi
- Mulliken TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Lillinoah TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Kettletown State ParkRock climbing4.2 mi
- Western Coastal SlopeRock climbing6 mi
- Blue Trail SectionRock climbing6.8 mi
- Pomperaug RiverCanoeing8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
