New York Mountain

New York Mountain is a hard hike in Colorado's Holy Cross Wilderness, part of the Eagle Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of about 9,723 feet to a high of about 12,166 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 3,893 feet over roughly 12.9 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round, with parking labeled "NEW YORK MOUNTAIN." Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The route is long and steep, so plan on a full day and bring supplies for the climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station, which sits a few hundred feet lower, show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F and no snow days. Winter is cold and snowy, with highs in the upper 20s and about 15 snow days a month from December through February. Several other destinations sit close by. Snowslide Park and Middle Lake are each within half a mile, and Yeoman Park Campground is about 4 miles away. East Lake Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2.5 miles off.