Ratlum Mountain
About
Ratlum Mountain is a summit in northwestern Connecticut, about 2 miles from New Hartford Center. It makes a compact objective for anyone spending time around New Hartford, and it pairs easily with other outings close by. Early fall is the most comfortable time to go. September brings typical highs around 75°F and lows near 51°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Barkhamsted that sits a few hundred feet lower, so temperatures on the summit run a little cooler. The Ted Wright Trail starts about half a mile away, and the Barbour Woods Trail is roughly a mile off. Paddlers can head to the East Branch Farmington River, about 1.3 miles away, and climbers will find Pleasant Valley about 4.5 miles from the mountain.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,082 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Ratlum Mountain
Connecticut
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 40–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Barkhamsted, CT weather station, 2.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan34° high14° low
- Feb37° high15° low
- Mar46° high24° low
- Apr59° high35° low
- May70° high45° low
- Jun79° high55° low
- Jul84° high60° low
- Aug82° high58° low
- Sep75° high51° low
- Oct63° high40° low
- Nov50° high30° low
- Dec39° high21° low
Nearby
- Ted Wright TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Barbour Woods TrailHiking1 mi
- Arthur and Eunice Sweeton TrailHiking1 mi
- Taylor Hill Road BypassHiking1 mi
- East Branch Farmington RiverCanoeing1.3 mi
- Pleasant ValleyRock climbing4.5 mi
- Crown JewelRock climbing5.4 mi
- Firetown RoadRock climbing5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
