New York · Hiking

Access Trail G

Access Trail GPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.4 mi
round trip
79 ft
climb
1,126 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Access Trail G is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Letchworth State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 0.7 miles long, with a total climb of about 80 feet, and it starts at roughly 1,039 feet, reaching a high point of about 1,126 feet before returning. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.17 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F and lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs around 73°F. The Seneca Trail lies about 0.6 miles away, and the Gorge Trail, Letchworth Trail and Dishmill Creek Trail are each about 1.2 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Access Trail G

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 15°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 17°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 24°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 35°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 41°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 32°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Morris 2 W, NY, 8.2 mi away at 880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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