Hike

Blue Trail

Near Onion Mountain

3.8 mi out & back · 552 ft gain · 504 ft high point · Moderate

CT · OpenStreetMap contributors

About this hike

This 3.8 mile out and back trail climbs 552 feet with viewpoints near Onion Mountain and The Sugarloaf in Massacoe State Forest.

Elevation

552 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 220 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Massacoe State Forest

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun60°39°Sunny
Mon67°42°Sunny
Tue67°47°Mostly Sunny
Wed69°53°Mostly Sunny
Thu68°54°Chance Rain Showers
Fri66°49°Rain Showers Likely
Sat61°Chance Rain Showers

Sun: Sunny · wind 1 to 5 mph W

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